A partial lunar eclipse early Sunday morning was mostly obscured by thick clouds across Germany, disappointing skywatchers hoping to catch a glimpse of the celestial event.

Despite the anticipation surrounding the partial lunar eclipse, much of Germany was unable to witness the event due to widespread cloud cover. The phenomenon began at 4:34 a.m. local time, but heavy clouds, particularly moving in from the west, obscured the view in most regions. According to meteorologists, conditions made visibility highly unlikely nationwide.

Small breaks in the cloud cover offered brief opportunities for viewing in parts of southern and central Germany, but even these moments were fleeting. In eastern Brandenburg, some observers glimpsed the moon shortly before the eclipse started, but skies quickly clouded over, and most of the event went unseen. By its peak at 6:12 a.m., when over 90% of the moon was shadowed by Earth, dawn’s light was already washing over the horizon, further reducing visibility. The moon set in most areas shortly thereafter.

For those who missed this eclipse, there are several upcoming opportunities to observe lunar events in the coming years. A penumbral lunar eclipse is scheduled for February 21, 2027, while a total lunar eclipse will occur on December 31, 2028, marking the next major celestial spectacle for astronomy enthusiasts.