A 96% partial lunar eclipse is just 1 week away: Here's what you need to know - Space
A 96% partial lunar eclipse is scheduled for August 27-28, 2026, visible across North America, South America, Africa, and Europe. The event occurs as Earth's shadow covers most of the moon, potentially giving it a reddish-orange hue.
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Eclipses Lunar Eclipses A 96% partial lunar eclipse is just 1 week away: Here's what you need to know News By Anthony Wood Published 20 August 2026 Earth's curved inner shadow will darken the moon's disk during the Aug. 27-28 partial lunar eclipse.
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