Date
Aug 27–28, 2026
August 27–28Partial Lunar Eclipse
Come for the Eclipse.Stay for the Sky.
Compact and effortless with DWARF mini.
2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse at a Glance
A deep partial lunar eclipse will sweep across the Moon on August 27–28, visible from much of the Americas and parts of Europe and Africa.
Maximum
04:13 UTC
Coverage
93% of the Moon’s diameter
Where It’s Visible
August 2026 Lunar Eclipse Visibility Map — NASA/JPL-Caltech
Real DWARF Nights
Real DWARF users. Real skies. Real moments that almost got missed.
Eclipse Moment / Quick Setup
“I was having lunch when my alarm reminded me there was a solar eclipse. I raced to the car, grabbed my DWARF 3, and found the only clear spot.”
@ WildtraKa352
Community Favorite / Bortle 8
“I’ve been doing astrophotography for around 7 years. The DWARF mini has been the most fun I’ve had since getting my rig working. All shot in my Bortle 8 backyard.”
@ InterestingNet224
Backyard Sky / Bortle 7
“My first time shooting from my garden, on my second night with the DWARF 3. Under a Bortle 7 sky, seeing Orion’s detail emerge was a real eye-opener.”
@ Gazz1211
Lagoon Nebula / Deep Sky
“Here is the Lagoon Nebula. I was truly shocked at what my DWARF mini did. If Galileo could see this…”
@ Fun-Rain7732
Real Life / Easy Setup
“Traditional astrophotography took ages to set up. Around the same time my son arrived, the DWARF 3 kept me in the hobby.”
@ poo_munch
Deep-sky from home
“Captured the Heart Nebula with DWARF. A target like this feels distant and impossible until you see it appear from your own setup.”
@ Mohamed_Alaa11
Imperfect sky, real result
“The sky did not give me much luck, but DWARF still helped me bring out M27. Even an imperfect night can turn into something worth keeping.”
@ DangReadingRabbit
One night, many targets
“One night, multiple targets: the Bubble Nebula, M52, NGC 7538, and more. DWARF makes it easier to keep exploring once you start.”
@ DwarfVision
Why DWARF mini for the Lunar Eclipse?
Go beyond a quick phone snapshot. Let DWARF mini handle the tracking while you capture the eclipse as it unfolds.
01
Automatic GoTo & Tracking
Locate the Moon and keep it centered with less manual adjustment.
02
Capture the Eclipse as It Unfolds
Follow the changing lunar eclipse and record the experience from start to finish.
Illustration of lunar eclipse phases. Actual appearance may vary.
03
840g Ultra-Portable
Compact, lightweight, and quick to set up wherever the night takes you.
How to Capture the Lunar Eclipse?
Five simple steps with DWARF mini.
- 1
Get Ready
Check the time, weather, and battery.
- 2
Set Up
Level your tripod and connect the App.
- 3
Locate & Focus
Find the Moon and tap autofocus.
- 4
Track the Moon
Turn on Moon Track to keep it centered.
- 5
Capture
Choose a mode, adjust settings, and shoot.
What’s Next in the Night Sky?
Keep looking up. More celestial moments are on the way.
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