Moon set to turn red as rare partial lunar eclipse graces UK skies on Friday
27-08-2026 08:03 via bbc.co.uk

Moon set to turn red as rare partial lunar eclipse graces UK skies on Friday

The Moon could glow an eerie red in the early hours of Friday but cloud cover may spoil the spectacle for some parts of the UK.
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