Skywatchers are preparing for a dual celestial event as the final full moon of the summer, known as the Sturgeon Moon, is set to be accompanied by a partial lunar eclipse. According to reports, the phenomenon will occur during the night of August 27 to August 28, 2026.
During the peak of the event, approximately 96% of the lunar disk will be obscured by the Earth’s shadow. This partial eclipse is expected to provide a distinct visual experience, as the moon will take on a copper-red coloration, a characteristic often associated with the way sunlight filters through the Earth’s atmosphere during such alignments.
For observers in the Central European time zone, the partial eclipse is slated to begin around 4:30 AM, reaching its maximum phase at 6:12 AM on August 28. The term “Sturgeon Moon” originates from North American traditions, specifically referring to the period when the sturgeon fish was most frequently harvested in the Great Lakes region during the month of August.