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Penumbral lunar eclipse, 17 August 2027
At greatest eclipse (08:13 BST) the moon is below the horizon from London, so this eclipse is not visible from the UK.
Key facts
| Type | Penumbral lunar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Greatest eclipse | 17 August 2027, 08:13 BST |
| Seen from London? | No, moon below the horizon |
| Penumbral phase | about 220 minutes in all |
What you will see
A penumbral eclipse is subtle: the moon dims slightly as it passes through Earth's outer shadow. Many people do not notice it without a photograph to compare.
Eclipses in tradition
Many cultures told stories of a creature swallowing the moon, and people banged pots to scare it away. In modern astrology and moon practice a lunar eclipse is treated as a super-charged full moon: a time for letting go and endings. We share this as tradition, not prediction.
How we worked it out
Times and visibility come from astronomy-engine, an open-source astronomy library, calculated for London. Elsewhere in the UK, times differ by a few minutes and solar eclipse coverage changes a little: more in the north-west for the August 2026 eclipse.
Questions answered
Can I see the 17 August 2027 eclipse from the UK?
No, the moon is below the UK horizon at the time.
What time is the eclipse on 17 August 2027?
Greatest eclipse is at 08:13 BST UK time.
Is it safe to look at the penumbral lunar eclipse on 17 August 2027?
Yes, lunar eclipses are completely safe to watch with your eyes, binoculars or a telescope.
Key facts (summary)
- At greatest eclipse (08:13 BST) the moon is below the horizon from London, so this eclipse is not visible from the UK.
- Type: Penumbral lunar eclipse
- Greatest eclipse: 17 August 2027, 08:13 BST
- Seen from London?: No, moon below the horizon
- Penumbral phase: about 220 minutes in all
- No, the moon is below the UK horizon at the time.
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