Partial Lunar Eclipse Visible Across Americas on August 27-28

A partial lunar eclipse will be visible across the Americas and parts of Europe and Africa on the night of Thursday, August 27, into the early hours of Friday, August 28, 2026. The event will see the moon pass through Earth's darkest shadow, creating a dramatic celestial display often referred to as a "Blood Moon." The eclipse is expected to begin at 9:23 p.m. ET on August 27, as the moon starts to enter Earth's penumbral shadow. The more noticeable partial phase will commence at 10:33 p.m. ET, when the moon moves into the darker umbra. Maximum eclipse is predicted for 12:12 a.m.