Lunar eclipse 2026 guide: Everything to know about the must-see sky show
A partial lunar eclipse is set to occur between August 27 and 28, offering viewers in North America, South America, Europe, and Western Africa a chance to see the moon take on a reddish tint. The event will be most visible in the Midwest and West Coast of the United States.
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THE TAKEAWAY Astronomers and skywatchers are bracing for another celestial event to dazzle the sky this week as a partial lunar eclipse takes place from Aug. 27 to 28. On Aug. 28 and starting the evening of the 27th in some time zones, the moon will pass into the shadow of Earth, creating a deep particle eclipse. The partial phase of the eclipse will occur at 2:34 p.m. HST, where the umbra’s effect will take a large bite out of the full moon, also turning it into a picturesque copper color. POWERFUL SOLAR FLARE ERUPTS FROM THE SUN, RAISING CHANCES FOR DAZZLING NORTHERN LIGHTS DISPLAY BY FRIDAY \"Because the moon will track so deeply into the shadow, viewers can expect the obscured portion of the moon to take on a dramatic rusty, coppery, or reddish tint — similar to a traditional Blood Moon,\" the FOX Forecast Center said.
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