Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Turns Moon Red on August 28

A deep partial lunar eclipse turned the moon a vivid reddish-orange hue on the night of August 28, 2026, captivating skywatchers across North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. The celestial event, often called a blood moon, saw more than 96 percent of the lunar surface slip into Earth's darkest shadow, creating a dramatic display that lasted for several hours. The eclipse began at approximately 9:23 p.m. EDT and concluded around 3:02 a.m. EDT on August 29, according to data from NASA. Its peak intensity occurred at 12:13 a.m. EDT, when 96.3 percent of the moon was cloaked in the umbra, the central part of Earth's shadow.