A Whole Earth Event: A Near-Total Eclipse at 96%
Greatest eclipse at 4:13 UTC, Aug 28, 2026; 12:13 p.m. EDT, Aug 27. From start to finish, the eclipse will last 339 minutes. The moon will be in Earth’s shadow, during the partial phases of the eclipse, for 199 minutes. Penumbral eclipse begins at 1:24 UTC on Aug 28, 2026. That’s 9:24 p.m. EDT on Aug 27, and ends at 7:02 UTC, 3:02 a.m. EDT, Aug 28. Eclipses mark the end and a new beginning. Lunar eclipses are related to our Emotions that rise and fall with the tides. This eclipse falls in synchronicity with an emotional healing on a mass scale, by the Maya’s Human calendar in the 13-day cycle of Offering/MULUC. By the Jewish calendar, the month of Elul precedes the “Days of Awe” – our Redemption and the Atonement of Souls that return to the Lord. The Moon falls in Pisces, relating to a transformation of Faith. On the axis between Pisces and Virgo, promising the unity of Heart and Mind based on the Divine Truth. Auroras are in the forecast for Aug 27-28, 2026 and will most likely be seen by those who are located to see the eclipse in the darkness of night. The post on the Lunar Eclipse shares the Signs in synchronicity, and the timing around the world. It happens for the world at the same time, though our clocks will record the event on local time.
The Full Sturgeon Moon occurs Aug 27-28, 2026. The cycle represents a time of Abundance when the fish were plentiful. By Chinese tradition it’s known as the month of the “Hungry Ghost Moon” – evil spirits driven by an insatiable want for more. (The Sturgeon population, once teaming, has been diminished by those that kill them for their eggs/caviar.) In synchronicity with the Aztec calendar, Water/ATL (aka MULUC) is a time of emotional turbulence. We’re waging war over the stronghold of evil that uses our emotions and our ego in a battle to steal our Soul. The Lunar Eclipse puts an end to it. Details for the Full Sturgeon Moon and the traditions of the Hungry Ghost Moon are shared at MoonGiant.com
Eclipses affect all living things on Earth. You might take note of the influence on your pets.
Shadow has been expressing his grief at the loss of his mate, Jackie. Kadee, a young female eagle has been trying to earn his affection, but he’s not ready. The web cam finds him returning to the nest and resting on the branch where Jackie always sat. We might observe him for any effects of the Lunar Eclipse. He was fiercely loyal to Jackie. Kadee has been thoughtful to keep her distance, when he rejects her attempts to be close.
SHADOW’S QUIET TIME AT BIG BEAR LAKE
Jackie’s Life Story – Through the Seasons with Shadow, and all her children.
LINKS ARE ACTING FUNKY.
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