August 2026 Lunar Eclipse: Viewing Zones for a 96% 'Blood Moon' Event
On the night of August 27-28, 2026, Earth's shadow will cover 96% of the moon's surface, creating a deep partial lunar eclipse visible to about 3.3 billion people. The event will be seen across North and South America, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, with peak viewing times varying by location. West Coast U.S. observers will catch the maximum eclipse shortly after sunset, while East Coast viewers see it near midnight, and European and African viewers see it in the early morning.
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