On August 28, 2026, a fascinating celestial event awaits: a partial lunar eclipse! In the early morning hours, it will be visible in Berlin as well, provided the sky is clear—though it will be low on the southwestern horizon.
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Partielle Mondfinsternis
If visibility is good, you can try to observe the partial eclipse live from the top of Insulanerhügel at the Wilhelm Foerster Observatory.
The times in Berlin are:
Entry into the umbra begins
04:33 CET: Maximum eclipse—96.2% of the Moon’s surface is in shadow
06:13 CET: Moon sets
06:17 CET All early risers are cordially invited to join us from 4:30 to 6:30 a.m.
However, observation is only possible if weather conditions are favorable.
Admission is free.
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