‘It’s fascinating’: Canadians capture stunning images of partial lunar eclipse

Spectacular images of a lunar eclipse are surfacing following last night’s impressive astronomical event.

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.

You don't need special glasses to view the lunar eclipse06:00, 27 Aug 2026People across Merseyside might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a partial lunar eclipse tonight. This happens when the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Moon to embody a deep red colour. According to Royal Museum

The eclipse will obscure about 93 percent of the moon’s surface. Here are the peak times and tips for the best viewing experience.

Following this month's staggering solar eclipse across the UK, another celestial event is about to happen

The astronomical event will see around 93% of the the Moon obscured by Earth’s shadow on Friday morning

An astronomical phenomenon will once more take place in Portugal on 28 August, with a partial lunar eclipse being visible to naked eye.

At maximum eclipse on 27–28 August, Earth’s dark umbral shadow will cover 96% of the Moon’s face - an almost total eclipse.