Here is when you will see August's full moon and lunar eclipse
South Africans will be able to view a partial lunar eclipse during the early hours of August 28, coinciding with the Sturgeon Moon. The event will be visible to the naked eye, with the peak occurring around 06:12 SAST.
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Stargazers across South Africa are in for a spectacular celestial display later this month as the August Full Moon coincides with a dramatic partial lunar eclipse, offering one of the year's best opportunities to witness a remarkable astronomical event.
According to the astronomical website Time and Date, the Sturgeon Moon will reach its full phase during the early hours of Friday, August 28, while the lunar eclipse unfolds during the same morning. Weather permitting, the event will be visible across South Africa.
Unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse is completely safe to view with the naked eye and requires no special equipment.
It said the eclipse will begin when the Moon enters Earth's outer shadow at around 03:23 SAST. The more noticeable partial eclipse begins at approximately 05:10 SAST, reaching its maximum at around 06:12 SAST.
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