Deep partial lunar eclipse will cast reddish glow over moon late August
On the night of Aug. 27-28, a partial lunar eclipse will cover 96.2% of the moon in Earth's dark umbral shadow, leaving only a thin sliver directly lit. The event will be visible across the Americas, Europe, and Africa, with maximum eclipse occurring at 12:12 a.m. EDT on Aug. 28. Key phases begin at 9:23 p.m. EDT Aug. 27 with the penumbral entry, and the partial phase ends at 1:51 a.m. EDT Aug. 28.
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