| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in Riga |
| Begins: | ven 28 aoû 2026, 04 h 23 |
| Maximum: | ven 28 aoû 2026, 06 h 17 0,569 Magnitude |
| Ends: | ven 28 aoû 2026, 06 h 22 |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 58 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
28 août 2026 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — Riga
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Riga. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (EEST) for Riga.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 h 23 ven 28 aoû | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. | 12.3° | ||
| 05 h 33 ven 28 aoû | Partial Eclipse begins Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to West-southwest. | 5.0° | ||
| 06 h 17 ven 28 aoû | Maximum in Riga This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Riga. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Riga because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Since the Moon is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to West-southwest for the best view of the eclipse. | 0.2° | ||
| 06 h 22 ven 28 aoû | Setting | Moonset Setting, but the combination of a very low moon and the total eclipse phase makes the Moon so dim before it sets, that it might disappear from view some time before it sets. | -0.2° | |
| 07 h 12 ven 28 aoû | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | -7.2° | |
| 08 h 51 ven 28 aoû | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | -19.8° | |
| 10 h 01 ven 28 aoû | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse ends Below horizon | -28.1° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The curvature of the shadow's path and the apparent rotation of the Moon's disk is due to the Earth's rotation.
During this partial lunar eclipse, the Earth's shadow covers only parts of the Moon, as seen from Riga. There are no other locations on Earth where the Moon appears completely covered during this event.
Cloud Coverage (28 aoû)
In the past, this day was cloudy 65% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Riga
| Eclipse Visibility From Riga | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 aoû 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse | ||
| 28 aoû 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse | ||
| 20–21 fév 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | ||
| 2 aoû 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse | ||
| 12 jan 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse | Note: Click on the date link for details in Riga, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. | |
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