Partial lunar eclipse stuns skywatchers with an ‘almost blood moon’. Here are the best photos
A partial lunar eclipse occurred on August 27-28, 2026, covering 96% of the moon and creating an 'almost blood moon' effect. The article features a collection of photographs captured by stargazers across the globe.
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Astronomical events like this provide educational opportunities for the public to engage with orbital mechanics and space science.
Eclipses Lunar Eclipses Partial lunar eclipse stuns skywatchers with an 'almost blood moon'. Here are the best photos News By Anthony Wood Published 28 August 2026 See the best photos of the August 2026 partial lunar eclipse
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Click for next article The "almost blood moon" glows in the skies over North Carolina. (Image credit: Kevin McCarthy) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 1 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A gorgeous partial lunar eclipse delighted stargazers overnight on Aug. 27-28, as Earth's shadow darkened the full "Sturgeon Moon" in an impressive display of orbital mechanics, and we've got the photos to prove it!
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