Partial lunar eclipse to be visible over the Netherlands on August 28
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By Simone Jacobs
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Following soon after the rare solar eclipse, another spectacular natural phenomenon is set to take place this week. On Friday, August 28, a partial lunar eclipse will be visible over the Netherlands - and this time no eclipse glasses are needed!
Lunar eclipse takes place on August 28
In the early hours of August 28, the Netherlands is set to witness a partial lunar eclipse. This occurs when the Earth is positioned between the sun and the moon, causing the Earth to cast a shadow over the moon.
During a total lunar eclipse, the moon takes on a red glow, also known as a blood moon. Unfortunately, only a partial lunar eclipse is taking place this time, with 93 percent of the moon being covered by the Earth’s umbra, which means only part of the moon will appear red. The next total lunar eclipse is set to take place on December 31, 2028, reports NOS.
How to view the partial lunar eclipse in the Netherlands
According to Weeronline, the lunar eclipse will begin at 3.23am, peaking at around 6.14am. The celestial event should be over by 9.04am. To stand the best chance of getting a glimpse of the eclipse, you should look towards the southwest.
As with the solar eclipse, it is best to head to a spot with an unobstructed view of the horizon, such as a national park or beach, especially since the moon is very low when the lunar eclipse is at its peak. Visibility will also depend on the weather, requiring clear skies. However, some rain is expected on Friday, so hopefully it will clear up in time.
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Editor for the Netherlands at IamExpat Media. Simone studied Genetics and Zoology at the University of Pretoria in South Africa before moving to the Netherlands, where she has been working as a writer and editor since 2022. One thing she loves more than creating content is consuming it, mainly by reading books by the dozen. Other than being a book dragon, she is also a nature lover and enjoys hiking and animal training.Read more