The USA and Canada will get a Blood Moon lunar eclipse next week. Here's how to see it
A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible across North America on the night of August 27/28, 2026. During this event, nearly 96% of the Moon will enter Earth's shadow, creating a reddish 'Blood Moon' appearance.
Why it matters
This astronomical event provides a significant educational and observational opportunity for the public in the USA and Canada.
The USA and Canada may have largely missed out on the August 12, 2026 solar eclipse (compared to their European neighbours), but are going to be treated instead to a pretty remarkable lunar eclipse on August 27/28 that will see the full Moon turn red.
On the evening of August 27/28, 2026, a deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible over North America, with about 96% of the full Moon's surface plunging into Earth's shadow.
This will give most of the Earth-facing side of the Moon a dramatic copper red or deep orange hue.
And because it will cover nearly the whole of the lunar disc, it will be very nearly a Blood Moon lunar eclipse.
If you're based in the USA or Canada, here's all you need to know to see the August 2026 lunar eclipse.
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