The Moon Will Glow Copper Red During a Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse in Late August 2026
Learn how and when to watch the partial lunar eclipse on Aug. 27 and 28, 2026, when much of the moon may glow a rusty copper red.
On August 27, 2026, the moon will undergo a partial lunar eclipse, lasting approximately three hours and 18 minutes. During its peak, Earth's dark central shadow, known as the umbra, will obscure about 96 percent of the moon's diameter. The remainder of the eclipsed surface may take on a copper or rusty orange hue due to the scattering of light by Earth's atmosphere. This celestial event will be visible across North and South America, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, and requires no special equipment to observe.
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