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Partial Lunar Eclipse of August 27–28, 2026
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to capture a lunar eclipse during my stay in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It was the Worm Blood Moon of 2026, a partial lunar eclipse that took place overnight from August 27 into August 28.
At first, the weather wasn’t looking very promising. Just after moonrise, the sky was filled with clouds, and even a few hours later, they were still lingering. I wasn’t sure if I would get a clear view of the eclipse, but I decided to remain patient and wait for a possible break in the clouds.
Fortunately, my patience paid off. Just after midnight, when the eclipse reached its peak at around 12:13 a.m., the clouds finally cleared from the area of the sky where the Moon was positioned. With the view unobstructed, I was able to photograph the entire partial eclipse, from its beginning all the way to its end.
Finding an interesting composition was another challenge. South Florida’s landscape is exceptionally flat, making it difficult to find a vantage point where the Moon could be framed against mountains or other natural features. Although the Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas have plenty of skyscrapers, I ultimately decided to keep things simple and capture the eclipse on its own, allowing the Moon to be the sole focus of the images.
The best part? I didn’t even have to drive far to find a suitable location. I simply parked in the middle of my hotel’s parking lot, where plenty of open space gave me room to set up my equipment. With my tripod positioned next to my car, I repeatedly adjusted the camera’s alignment to keep the Moon centered in the frame as the eclipse progressed.
At an inclination of just under 50 degrees above the horizon, the Moon was high enough in the sky to remain clearly visible, free from buildings and other obstructions. It turned out to be a surprisingly convenient location for photographing the entire event.
For my next lunar eclipse, I’m hoping to find a more interesting foreground to add depth and context to the composition. Rather than photographing the Moon against an empty sky, I’d love to incorporate some landscape features or architectural elements to create a more compelling image.
My next opportunity will be the lunar eclipse of February 20–21, 2027. Until then, I’ll be on the lookout for the perfect location to capture the Moon in a whole new way.
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Peter is an award-winning photographer who travels all over the world to capture the beauty of our planet as well as the achievements of humanity. Follow Peter on his travel blog Gate to Adventures for more amazing places to go and explore.
