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…
Mark your calendars for next week's celestial event: a partial "blood moon" lunar eclipse will grace the night sky. On Thursday, August 27, Earth will come between the moon and sun, creating a shadow that turns the moon a vivid red. This partial lunar eclipse will be visible across North and South America, as well as portions of Europe and Africa.
The eclipse begins at 9:23 p.m. ET on Thursday and reaches its peak at 12:13 a.m. ET on Friday, when the moon is most covered by Earth's shadow. While a lunar eclipse is safe to observe with the naked eye, experts recommend using binoculars or a small telescope for a more detailed view.
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