August 2026 lunar eclipse: Everything you need to know about the 96% 'blood moon'
04-06-2026 21:00 via space.com

August 2026 lunar eclipse: Everything you need to know about the 96% 'blood moon'

A deep partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28, 2026, will be visible in North America and will be the best lunar eclipse anywhere on Earth until New Year's Eve 2028.
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