Partial lunar eclipse Aug. 27-28 live updates — 1 day to go - Space
A deep partial lunar eclipse is set to occur on August 27-28, with 96.2% of the moon entering Earth's shadow. This event will be the deepest partial eclipse visible until 2028.
Why it matters
It serves as a significant astronomical event for public engagement and scientific observation.
The countdown is on for the deep partial lunar eclipse of Aug. 27-28 . Over the next week, we'll be bringing you the latest eclipse news, viewing tips, as well as live updates throughout eclipse night. Although this isn't quite a total lunar eclipse, it's pretty close! At maximum eclipse, 96.2% of the moon will slip into Earth's dark central shadow known as the umbra, according to Time and Date .
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