{
  "id": 2754542,
  "title": "Lunar eclipse August 2026: When and where will it be visible from?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/lunar-eclipse-august-2026-when-and-where-will-it-be-visible-from",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-23T08:48:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
    "slug": "the-hindu-sci-tech",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/lunar-eclipse-august-28-2026-rakhi-raksha-bandhan-grahan-chandra-grahan-time/article71380398.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A lunar eclipse will be visible across North and South America on August 28, 2026 with nearly 96% of the Moon's surface covered. About one billion people will have the opportunity to view the celestial event, with partial views extending to parts of Europe, Africa, and West Asia, covering nearly 44% of the world's population. The eclipse will begin at 6:53 a.m. and end at 12:32 p.m. IST on the same day, with the maximum coverage occurring at 9:43 a.m. IST. During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon moves entirely into Earth's shadow, creating a deep red or \"Blood Moon\" appearance due to sunlight refracting through our planet's atmosphere. However, this particular lunar eclipse will not be visible in India, Australia, the Antarctic, or the Pacific Rim, as it will occur during daylight hours in these regions. The upcoming eclipse has gained attention due to its alignment with the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan, prompting increased interest and searches for viewing details.",
  "summary": "A partial lunar eclipse will occur on August 27-28, 2026. During this event, Earth's shadow will cover 96% of the lunar surface, potentially giving the moon a crimson hue.\n\nThe eclipse will be visible to approximately 3.3 billion people across North America, South America, and parts of Europe and Africa, according to Space.com. In Spain, it will be visible and have a magnitude of 0.93, as reported by Euronews.\n\nThe eclipse will not be visible in India, reports Live Mint. For those on the West Coast of America, the maximum eclipse will occur shortly after sunset, while those on the East Coast will see it later.",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Fast Company",
        "title": "August 2026 lunar eclipse: Don’t miss a blood moon take over the night sky. Here’s when you can see it",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/august-2026-lunar-eclipse-dont-miss-a-blood-moon-take-over-the-night",
        "published": "2026-08-21T08:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Another eclipse over Spain on 28 August: where and how to see the Moon almost completely covered",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/another-eclipse-over-spain-on-28-august-where-and-how-to-see-the-moon",
        "published": "2026-08-22T16:53:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Lunar eclipse August 2026: When and where will it be visible from?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/lunar-eclipse-august-2026-when-and-where-will-it-be-visible-from-2755822",
        "published": "2026-08-23T08:48:58.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}