Sky-gazers across Liverpool will be able to see a partial lunar eclipse in the early hours of Friday, August 28. The spectacle will begin around 2am, and observers could catch a glimpse of the blood moon, which occurs when the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, giving the Moon a deep red colour.
August has been a spectacular month for astronomers, following the solar eclipse visible earlier in the month. The last partial lunar eclipse was visible on March 14, 2025.
Timings and visibility
The Met Office said: "The eclipse will begin at 2.23am, when the Moon enters the penumbra, the lighter outer part of the Earth’s shadow. At first, the dimming will be subtle and may be difficult to notice with the naked eye. The more obvious partial phase begins at 3.33am, as the Moon moves into the umbra, the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow."
Advice added: "Maximum eclipse will occur at 5.12am, when around 93% of the Moon will be immersed in the Earth’s darkest shadow. Although the partial phase continues until approximately 6.51am, the Moon will already have set across the UK by then."
In London, moonset is expected at around 6.15am, slightly later at 6.24am in Liverpool.
How to watch
For the best chance of seeing the full spectacle clearly, Royal Museums Greenwich said you'll need to find a high point with a clear view to the southwest. The map below shows when you may be able to see the eclipse.
This partial eclipse will also be visible from North and South America, Africa and other parts of Europe. For some time zones, the eclipse will occur in the late hours of August 27. Unlike during a solar eclipse, the whole of the British Isles will see the same percentage of the Moon in shadow, though timings may vary depending on location.
