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. ET on August 28, at which point approximately 93 percent of the moon's diameter will be immersed in Earth's deepest shadow. The entire process will last several hours, concluding at 3:01 a.m. ET as the moon exits the shadow.

During the peak, the eclipsed portion of the moon will take on a deep, coppery red hue. This phenomenon occurs because sunlight filters through Earth's atmosphere, scattering shorter blue wavelengths and allowing longer red wavelengths to reach and illuminate the lunar surface. The exact shade can vary depending on atmospheric conditions.

Viewing conditions will be best across North...