Libya Prepares for Rare Astronomical Event
The world will witness a partial lunar eclipse at dawn on August 28, 2026, during which a large portion of the Moon's disk—up to approximately 96%—will be covered, causing the Moon's light to diminish and giving it an orange-reddish hue at its peak. The eclipse phases will last about 5 hours and 38 minutes, beginning with the penumbral phase at 12:23 AM, followed by the start of the partial eclipse at 1:33 AM. The peak will occur at 3:12 AM, and the eclipse will conclude completely at 4:51 AM as the Moon sets beyond the horizon. The phenomenon can be observed with the naked eye from Libya, as well as many parts of Europe, Africa, North America, and South America. A partial eclipse occurs when a portion of the Moon's disk enters Earth's shadow, blocking part of the sunlight, with the orange and red hues clearly visible on the shaded areas.
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