A partial Lunar Eclipse occurs this Friday morning (28th August 2026).
At maximum eclipse, 93% of the Moon's surface will be covered in Earth's shadow.
Graphic courtesy of the Centre for Astronomical Heritage and uses information from the South African Sky Guide.
Southern Cape Astronomy Club meets at least once a month for stargazing or observation evenings close to new Moon or during astronomical related events. The well-established club is based in Pearly Beach just outside Gansbaai.
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Read MoreHaving much fun with the S30 Pro, but these early mornings are killing me, especially when there's a morning trail.
Comet 10P Tempel 2 last night (16/08/2026). Total exposure is 80 minutes with an S30 Pro.
A 3 am wake-up with some clear skies and not much wind.
Tried to rework these four iconic DSO's, but the weather was having none of it.
If Pearly Beach does not have clear skies, there's always the Little Karoo just around the corner.
The Moon occults Saturn and it's largest moon Titan early on Friday morning...
