SCIENCEJun 4 · 19:00 UTCSPACE.COMJamie Carter

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

A deep partial lunar eclipse, known as a 96% 'blood moon', will occur on August 27-28, 2026, and will be visible in North America. It is described as the best lunar eclipse globally until New Year's Eve 2028.

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