Partial lunar eclipse to be visible in US tonight: What to know
NASA says about 96% of the Moon will pass into Earth’s umbra, leaving a coppery sliver visible before dawn.
- A partial lunar eclipse covering about 96% of the Moon will be visible across much of the United States on the night of August 27 into the morning of August 28, 2026, with the peak occurring at 12:12 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
- The eclipse will be visible in South Africa before sunrise on August 28, with about 96% of the Moon in Earth's umbra, and it will also be visible in parts of South America, Central America, Europe, and Africa during moonset or early dawn.
- The eclipse will not be visible in India because it occurs during daylight hours, so traditional eclipse-related religious restrictions will not apply there, and viewing will be possible only via livestream.
- NASA describes the event as a 'blood moon' due to the reddish color caused by Earth's atmosphere filtering sunlight, and about 44% of the world's population will be able to see at least part of the eclipse from multiple continents.
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