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August 2026 lunar eclipse: Don’t miss a blood moon take over the night sky. Here’s when you can see it

Don’t forget to look up next week: On Thursday, August 27, there will be a partial “blood moon” lunar eclipse. In case you forgot, a lunar eclipse occurs when Earth comes directly between the moon and sun, casting a shadow that makes the moon appear red. Here’s what to know. What’s happening? Last week, Europeans were treated to a full solar eclipse on August 12, while North Americans mostly…

August 2026 lunar eclipse: Don’t miss a blood moon take over the night sky. Here’s when you can see it

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Longer sleeps linked to shorter careers, Finnish study finds

The research found that severe sleep difficulties were linked to almost eight fewer months of working life.

  • Longer sleep linked to shorter working life for those aged 50 and over
  • Moderate sleep difficulties reduce employment by ~5 months, severe by ~8 months
  • Municipal employees sleeping 9+ hours see 9-month reduction in working life

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