Skywatchers in Poland were treated to a rare celestial event on the night of August 28, 2026, as the full moon — known locally as the Sturgeon Moon — passed through Earth's shadow, according to reports from Gazeta Wrocławska and other Polish outlets.
The event combined the year's August full moon with a deep lunar eclipse, giving the moon a distinctive copper or reddish tint during the peak of the eclipse, as described by Geekweek Interia. The phenomenon was visible in the early morning hours, with some outlets advising readers to set alarms to catch the spectacle before dawn, according to ePoznan.
The eclipse was described as "deep," meaning the moon moved significantly into the Earth's umbral shadow, producing a darker and more dramatic appearance than a partial eclipse. WP Tech reported that the event occurred on August 28 and offered guidance on what viewers in Poland could expect to see and when.
