A partial lunar eclipse will be visible in the early hours of Friday, 28 August, for observers in the UK, Europe, and Africa. The celestial event is expected to transform the moon into a dramatic sight as dawn approaches.
The partial eclipse is scheduled to begin at 3:33 am BST, when the moon's full disc will start to disappear behind the Earth's shadow. By shortly after 5:10 am, the eclipse will reach its greatest extent, with only a thin sliver of the moon remaining in direct sunlight. The rest of the moon is likely to glow a muted coppery red due to sunlight filtered through the Earth's atmosphere.
The eclipse is safe to watch with the naked eye, and binoculars may reveal subtle colour variations on the moon's surface. Observers are advised to find a location with an uninterrupted view towards the western horizon as the moon will be sinking during the event.