27/08/2026
๐ LOOK UP! A Lunar Eclipse Is Coming
Greenhaven Learning Institute invites our learners, parents, and staff to take a moment to look towards the night sky as we experience a fascinating partial lunar eclipse on Friday, 28 August 2026.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, causing Earthโs shadow to fall across the Moon. During a partial lunar eclipse, only part of the Moon passes through the darkest part of Earthโs shadow, creating a beautiful and unusual appearance.
๐ When can we see it in South Africa?
The eclipse begins during the early hours of Friday morning:
๐ Penumbral eclipse begins: 03:23
๐ Partial eclipse begins: 04:33
๐ Maximum eclipse: approximately 06:12
๐ Look towards: the western sky
The Moon will be very low on the horizon around maximum eclipse, so a clear view towards the west will be important.
๐ญ What can we expect?
As the eclipse progresses, part of the Moon will gradually move into Earthโs shadow. The Moon may take on a darker, reddish appearance as the eclipse reaches its strongest point. Almost the entire visible Moon will enter the darker shadow during this deep partial eclipse.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our learners to experience science, nature and astronomy in action and to appreciate the incredible movements of our planet and Moon.
From all of us at Greenhaven Learning Institute, we encourage our school community to take a moment, look up, and enjoy this remarkable celestial event. ๐๐โจ
Keep looking up โ there is always something amazing happening in our skies! ๐