The August 27 partial lunar eclipse will place 96.3% of the moon inside Earth’s shadow, and an iPhone Live Photo can give photographers several chances to capture a sharp image. Here’s how to do it.
iPhone 17 Pro cameras
iPhone 17 Pro camerasThe partial phase begins at 10:34 p.m. EDT and reaches its maximum at 12:13 a.m. EDT on August 28, according to NASA. Before 10:34 p.m., the moon will pass through Earth’s lighter penumbra, producing only subtle shading.
Most of North and South America will see the eclipse, while parts of western Europe and western Africa will catch portions of it. Unlike a solar eclipse, it’s safe to view and photograph without protective glasses or a filter.