eclipse_202608_utc_720p30.mp4
Summary: A simulation of the Partial Lunar Eclipse on August 28, 2026, showcasing the Moon's movement through Earth's shadows and key phases.
This animated video provides a detailed simulation of the Partial Lunar Eclipse scheduled for August 28, 2026, as observed in Universal Time Coordinated (UTC). It illustrates the Moon's trajectory relative to Earth's penumbra (outer, lighter shadow) and umbra (inner, darker shadow). The simulation begins with the Moon approaching the penumbra, showing its entry and gradual deepening into the umbral shadow, where it takes on a characteristic reddish hue due to scattered sunlight. Key moments of the eclipse are highlighted, including the onset of the deep penumbral phase (indicated as 2:20 UTC), the 50% partial eclipse entry (indicated as 3:15 UTC), the greatest eclipse (indicated as 4:13 UTC) with 96.8% obscuration, the 50% partial eclipse exit (indicated as 5:11 UTC), and finally the exit from the deep penumbral shadow (indicated as 6:06 UTC). The video also displays continuously updated data such as the eclipse obscuration percentage, Moon's angular diameter, Earth-Moon distance, J2000 position, and sub-Earth point coordinates.
Playback guide
1. start: 0:00 end: 0:19 label: Moon approaches Earth's penumbra, eclipse obscuration 0.0%. 2. start: 0:19 end: 0:21 label: Moon enters deep penumbral shadow, '2:20 Deep Penumbral' phase indicated. 3. start: 0:22 end: 0:29 label: Moon begins to enter Earth's umbra, obscuration increases, moon starts to turn reddish. 4. start: 0:30 end: 0:41 label: Moon further into umbra, '3:15 50% Partial' phase indicated at 53.9% obscuration, red hue intensifies. 5. start: 0:42 end: 0:45 label: '4:13 Greatest Eclipse' indicated at 96.8% obscuration, showing the peak reddish color and maximum partial eclipse. 6. start: 0:46 end: 0:52 label: Moon begins to exit Earth's umbra, obscuration percentage decreases. 7. start: 0:53 end: 1:03 label: '5:11 50% Partial' phase indicated as Moon continues to exit umbra. 8. start: 1:04 end: 1:32 label: Moon exits deep penumbral shadow, '6:06 Deep Penumbral' phase indicated, obscuration returns to 0.0%, full Moon appearance restored.