Blood Moon 2026: Check postcode to see when lunar eclipse visible in your area

A spectacular partial lunar eclipse will be visible across the UK and Ireland on 28 August 2026. During this celestial event, the Sun, Earth and Moon align, causing the Earth to cast its shadow across the lunar surface. Approximately 93% of the Moon will be immersed in the darkest shadow, creating a deep red or copper-coloured glow known as a Blood Moon. Sky-gazers can check their postcodes to confirm local visibility times and cloud cover.