Partial Lunar Eclipse 27-28 August 2026 will occur with Full Moon conjunct Rahu in Aquarius (Kumbha Rasi) according to Vedic Astrology.
This partial lunar eclipse on 27-28 August 2026 will be visible in Europe, West in Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, New Zealand, Antarctica.
This partial lunar eclipse can be seen from all countries which fall under the dark colored zone in above picture.
These cities can see at least part of Lunar Eclipse on that day : Budapest in Hungary, Vienna in Austria, Lagos in Nigeria, Santiago in Chile, Amsterdam in Netherlands, Paris in France, Caracas in Venezuela, Rome in Italy, Lima in Peru, Mexico City in Ciudad de México, Montréal in Canada, Brussels in Belgium, San Salvador in El Salvador, Lisbon in Portugal, Havana in Cuba, Casablanca in Morocco, Johannesburg in South Africa, Dublin in Ireland, New York and Washington DC in USA, Algiers in Algeria, Madrid in Spain, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, London in England, Buenos Aires in Argentina, Guatemala City in Guatemala, Santo Domingo in Dominican Republic, Berlin in Germany, Zagreb in Croatia, Prague in Czechia.
As the eclipse begins, Earth shadow first darkens the Moon slightly. Then, the shadow begins to “cover” part of the Moon.
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse will begin at 01:23:58 UTC on 27 August 2026 with partial eclipse starting at 02:33:54 UTC and maximum eclipse at 04:12:53 UTC.
Partial eclipse ends at 05:51:59 UTC and penumbral eclipse closing at 07:01:47 UTC.
Magnitude of this eclipse is 0.930 (Fraction of the Moon’s diameter covered by Earth’s umbra), while Obscuration is 96.2% (Percentage of the Moon’s area covered by Earth’s umbra).
As eclipse happens in Kumbha Rasi (Aquarius) which has Moon in Satabhisha nakshatra conjunct Rahu in Dhanishta, with 3 planets – Mercury, Ketu, Sun in Magha nakshatra of Simha Rasi opposing them.
These 5 planets create physical, economical and financial challenges for Leo and Aquarius born.
Financial pressures, differences with loved ones, odd behaviour of family members, physical and mental strain, insomnia can exhaust them for next 1 month.
Economic uncertainty due to frequently changing war situations along recession leads to volatile markets. People will go for safe investments like metals and real estate.
Banks lose their trustworthiness.
USA-Iran war continues with multiple breaks. No conclusion reached.
As this lunar eclipse happens in Rahu owned Dhanishta nakshatra, people going through vimsottari dasa of Mars (Kuja / Mangal), those born with moon in Mrigasira, Chitra and Dhanishta nakshatras go through heavy turmoil both psychologically and physically.
Partial Lunar Eclipse 27-28 August 2026, Effects on 12 Moon Signs
Aries will try to escape from pressure of daily routine and spend some time in travel along with friends.
Taurus get buried by work load and attention towards loved ones.
Reputation of Gemini rises along with possible short trips with close relatives.
Cancerians feel dejected and used by strangers. One expected event may not happen.
Leo feel hidden threats at work. Health of spouse deteriorates.
Relief from old debts and dieases for Virgo. Pending legal issues can get resolved in their favor.
Librans have disturbed mind, differences within family and sleepless nights.
Land, rental and real estate problems continue for Scorpions but a solution becomes evident.
Sagittarians can have difference of opinion with siblings, cousins. Money will be spent for repairs at home.
Capricorn will be worried about family future and money.
Aquarians will be squeezed from all corners for money. Health does not improve and your past decisions are questioned.
Vivid dreams, insomnia, heactic travel, money spent on religious activities indicated for Pisces.