Reviewed by: Pat Byington
Look up, Birmingham: near-total lunar eclipse visible Aug. 27–28, 2026
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If you’re a fan of celestial events prepare to stay up late on Thursday, August 27 to see a near-total lunar eclipse just after 11PM.
Here in Alabama, we didn’t get to see the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. Fortunately for us, solar and lunar eclipses happen in pairs, and this time we are right in line with the action.
The partial lunar eclipse—96% obscuration to be exact—will reach its peak around 11:12PM on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The moon will stay covered by Earth’s deepest shadow (known as the “umbra”) until approximately 2AM Friday, August 28.
Some tips for viewing the eclipse:
- No equipment/glasses needed
- While not necessary, binoculars or a telescope will provide the best view
- Keep an eye on the forecast + try to work around cloud cover
It’s hard to predict the exact weather conditions this far out from the eclipse, so keep your fingers crossed for clear skies.
Will you check out the partial lunar eclipse on August 27? Tag us @bhamnow to show off your eclipse photos.
