Partial lunar eclipse could be visible in Alberta tonight
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible in Alberta, Canada, on the night of August 27. NASA reports that Earth's shadow will cover approximately 90 percent of the moon at the peak of the event.
Why it matters
This astronomical event provides a public interest opportunity for sky-watching without the need for specialized equipment.
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible this week in Alberta.
The partial eclipse will begin in Alberta at about 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, according to NASA.
The moon will be low in the sky and will start to get red when the eclipse starts, according to timeanddate.com.
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