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Here’s what to expect during each stage of the Aug. 27-28 partial lunar eclipse, as our planet’s colossal shadow swallows 96% of the moon’s surface for billions on the night side of Earth. August’s lunar eclipse is the closing act of a dramatic two-part show, the opening act of which began on Aug. 12 as […]

One month from today, skywatchers across the Americas, Europe and Africa will have the chance to witness the best lunar eclipse until New Year’s Eve 2028. On Aug. 28, Earth’s shadow will cover up to 96% of the moon’s disk in an exceptionally deep partial lunar eclipse. At maximum eclipse, only a thin sliver of […]

On Aug. 27-28, 2026, a very deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible from Europe, Africa, North America and South America, with just over 96% of the moon passing into Earth’s shadow. Lunar eclipses happen when Earth is between the sun and a full moon. During the event, the moon moves through Earth’s umbra, the […]

In the early hours of March 3, 2026, skywatchers across the U.S. will be treated to a total lunar eclipse — the only one until the end of 2028. During this “blood moon,” the full moon will pass through Earth’s shadow and glow a rich coppery red for nearly an hour. It’s a beautiful and […]

A dramatic partial lunar eclipse will occur tonight (Aug. 27-28), with almost the entire moon slipping into Earth’s shadow. At its peak, at 12:12 a.m. EDT (0412 GMT) on Aug. 28, 96.2% of the lunar surface will be covered by Earth’s dark umbral shadow, leaving only a slender portion of the moon directly illuminated by […]

As viewing prospects for Tuesday (March 3) morning’s total lunar eclipse are concerned, it seems that about half of the nation will have at least some occasional views of the moon plunging through the Earth’s dark shadow. The totality — aka the blood moon phase — will begin at 6:03 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, […]

Refresh Get notified of updates One week to the blood moon! We’re ready, are you? A blood moon captured over South Africa. (Image credit: WIKUS DE WET/AFP via Getty Images) In just one week, a spectacular display of orbital mechanics will be visible to billions of people across the Americas, Asia, and Oceania, as Earth’s […]

An incredible total lunar eclipse is still unfolding across North America, though totality has now come to an end. Earth’s shadow transformed the full moon into a dramatic blood moon earlier tonight and the first mesmerizing images are already pouring in. Breathtaking views of both the partial and spectacular blood moon phases of the total […]

The first lunar eclipse of 2026 will transform the moon into a coppery red “blood moon” in the early hours of March 3 for skywatchers in North America. The long-lasting and impressive blood moon on March 3 will be visible to billions within the path of the eclipse, but exactly what you’ll see depends on […]

The March 3 total lunar eclipse has been and gone, astounding skywatchers around the world with a breathtaking display of orbital mechanics as the lunar disk plunged into Earth’s umbral shadow, transforming it into a crimson-hued blood moon. A total lunar eclipse occurs as Earth passes between the moon and the sun during a full […]

August’s “almost Blood Moon” partial lunar eclipse has come and gone, delighting stargazers with a gorgeous natural light show as light filtered by our planet’s atmosphere turned it a deep crimson around the point of maximum eclipse. But when is the next lunar eclipse? Earth won’t darken the moon again until Feb. 20, 2027, when […]

On March 3, billions of people across the Americas, Asia and Oceania will witness a blood moon total lunar eclipse as the sun, Earth and moon align, laying bare the orbital mechanics of the solar system in spectacular fashion. The eclipse occurs as Earth passes between the sun and moon during the full “Worm Moon” […]

August’s “almost Blood Moon” partial lunar eclipse has come and gone, delighting stargazers with a gorgeous natural light show as light filtered by our planet’s atmosphere turned it a deep crimson around the point of maximum eclipse. But when is the next lunar eclipse? Earth won’t darken the moon again until Feb. 20, 2027, when […]

On the night of March 3, 2026, skywatchers across the U.S. will be treated to a total lunar eclipse — the only one until the end of 2028. During this “blood moon,” the full moon will pass through Earth’s shadow and glow a rich coppery red for nearly an hour. It’s a beautiful and accessible […]

Enjoy the total lunar eclipse on March 3 because it will be the last for a long while. Observers across East Asia, Australia, the Pacific and western North America will see March’s full moon — known as the “Worm Moon” — pass through Earth’s shadow, turning a reddish-copper color for 58 spell-binding minutes. However, once […]

One month from today, skywatchers across the Americas, Europe and Africa will have the chance to witness the best lunar eclipse until New Year’s Eve 2028. On Aug. 28, Earth’s shadow will cover up to 96% of the moon’s disk in an exceptionally deep partial lunar eclipse. At maximum eclipse, only a thin sliver of […]

This year’s first lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3, offers a rare chance to see a strange celestial sight traditionally thought impossible: the rising sun and the eclipsed moon in the sky at the same time. Views of the total phase of this eclipse favor locations near and around the Pacific Rim. For North America, […]

Get notified of updates 1 week to go until the deepest partial lunar eclipse until 2028 The partial phase of a lunar eclipse captured over Sydney in September 2025. (Image credit: Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP via Getty Images) We’re officially one week away from one of the best skywatching events of the year! […]

Stargazers across the U.S. will be treated to a dramatic orbital display in the early hours of March 3, as Earth’s shadow falls across its natural satellite, giving rise to a“blood moon” total lunar eclipse. Over 3.3 billion people across the Americas, Asia and Oceania will get a glimpse of the climactic blood moon phase, […]

We’re just one week away from a stunning partial lunar eclipse on Aug. 27-28, when billions across North America, South America, Africa and Europe will see Earth’s shadow dye the moon a subtle crimson hue, while leaving a thin crescent exposed to direct sunlight. August’s partial lunar eclipse will occur as Earth passes directly between […]

A total lunar eclipse will occur on March 3, creating a dramatic red “blood moon” for skywatchers across North America, Australia and East Asia. During the March lunar eclipse, totality — when the moon is fully immersed in Earth’s dark umbral shadow and appears blood-red — will begin at 6:04 a.m. EST (1104 GMT) on […]

Earth’s shadow will swallow 96% of the lunar surface overnight on Aug. 27-28, potentially turning the moon a gorgeous shade of crimson as it bathes in light filtered and refracted by our planet’s atmosphere. The partial lunar eclipse will occur as Earth passes between the sun and moon during the monthly full moon phase. Around […]

A total lunar eclipse will occur on March 3, creating a dramatic red “blood moon” for skywatchers across North America, Australia and East Asia. During the March lunar eclipse, totality — when the moon is fully immersed in Earth’s dark umbral shadow and appears blood-red — will begin at 6:04 a.m. EST (1104 GMT) on […]

Get notified of updates 2026-08-24T07:35:40.714Z 3 days to go! Here’s everything you need to know 3 days until the partial lunar eclipse, here’s everything you need to know. (Image credit: Eclipse inset: Giovanni Bortolani via Getty Images. Royalty Free. Graphic created in Canva Pro.) The deep partial lunar eclipse is just a few days away, […]

Stargazers across the U.S. will be treated to a dramatic orbital display in the early hours of March 3, as Earth’s shadow falls across its natural satellite, giving rise to a“blood moon” total lunar eclipse. Over 3.3 billion people across the Americas, Asia and Oceania will get a glimpse of the climactic blood moon phase, […]

Enjoy the total lunar eclipse on March 3 because it will be the last for a long while. Observers across East Asia, Australia, the Pacific and western North America will see March’s full moon — known as the “Worm Moon” — pass through Earth’s shadow, turning a reddish-copper color for 58 spell-binding minutes. However, once […]

A dramatic partial lunar eclipse will occur on Aug. 27-28, with almost the entire moon slipping into Earth’s shadow. At its peak, at 12:12 a.m. EDT (0412 GMT) on Aug. 28, 96.2% of the lunar surface will be covered by Earth’s dark umbral shadow, leaving only a slender portion of the moon directly illuminated by […]

On March 3, billions of people across the Americas, Asia and Oceania will witness a blood moon total lunar eclipse as the sun, Earth and moon align, laying bare the orbital mechanics of the solar system in spectacular fashion. The eclipse occurs as Earth passes between the sun and moon during the full “Worm Moon” […]

A spectacular partial lunar eclipse will darken 96% of the full “Sturgeon Moon” overnight on Aug. 27-28. Here’s how you can watch the “almost blood moon eclipse” live online from the comfort of your home. Each phase of the partial lunar eclipse will occur simultaneously for everyone on the night side of Earth. But if […]