August 2026 lunar eclipse: Don’t miss a blood moon take over the night sky. Here’s when you can see it

Don’t forget to look up next week: On Thursday, August 27, there will be a partial “blood moon” lunar eclipse. In case you forgot, a lunar eclipse occurs when Earth comes directly between the moon and sun, casting a shadow that makes the moon appear red. Here’s what to know. What’s happening? Last week, Europeans wer

August has been a busy month for celestial events. From the recent solar eclipse, the Perseids meteor shower, and now a partial lunar eclipse will be gracing our skies.Visible across much of North America this week, sky-gazers will have the chance to watch Earth's shadow creep across the surface of the full moon. Want

Californians will be able to see a special sight in the night sky next week, and they won't need any special eyewear to see it.

The lunar eclipse will reach its maximum around 12:12 a.m. Eastern Time on August 28

A lunar eclipse will be visible across the entire United States at the end of August, when the full moon will pass through Earth's shadow, turning it a spooky shade of red.

Less than a week after the solar eclipse captured attention across Portugal, another astronomical event is on the way, this time involving the Moon.

A 'Blood Moon' will be visible later this month as the UK is treated to two eclipses in two weeks

A partial lunar eclipse - making the Moon appear red - will occur towards the end of August.

A partial lunar eclipse - making the Moon appear red - will occur towards the end of August.