Deep Partial Eclipse Visible Across Catalonia
L'Hospitalet will experience a deep partial lunar eclipse in the early morning of Friday, August 28, 2026, with the peak occurring at 6:13 AM. At that moment, approximately 93% of the Moon's surface will be covered by the Earth's shadow, according to data from the National Geographic Institute (IGN) and timeanddate.com. The partial phase of the eclipse will begin at 4:34 AM, and the Moon will remain visible until 7:21 AM, when it sets below the western horizon. Although the eclipse will be visible across all of Spain, viewing conditions will vary by location due to the Moon's position at sunrise.
This will be a particularly deep partial eclipse, with the Moon almost fully immersed in the Earth's shadow.
In eastern regions including Barcelona, the eclipse will end visually when the Moon sets, shortly before the partial phase concludes. Observers are advised to find a clear view of the west-southwest horizon to catch the final stages.
No Special Equipment Needed
Unlike the total solar eclipse on August 12, this lunar event can be safely viewed with the naked eye. No protective filters or special instruments are required, the IGN confirms. The eclipse occurs at the Moon's ascending node and has an umbral magnitude of 0.9319, according to NASA eclipse expert Fred Espenak's calculations published via EclipseWise. The event is part of Saros cycle 138 and follows nearly two weeks after the solar eclipse, a common astronomical pattern. Residents who missed the August 12 solar spectacle will have this opportunity to witness another striking celestial event without travel, as visibility covers the entire night side of Earth.
For precise timing and visibility maps, the public can consult timeanddate.com's eclipse page or the Moonblink.info interactive tool.
Reported by lhdigital.cat, democrata.es, timeanddate.com, en.wikipedia.org, time.now, moonblink.info, Fred Espenak, LHDigital (L'Hospitalet).
