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Deep Partial 'Blood Moon' Will Darken Nearly All of the Moon on Aug. 27–28, 2026

Because roughly 96 percent of the lunar disk will sit in Earth’s umbra the Moon will take on a vivid red-orange hue that will be widely visible across the United States and the Americas.

The "Blood Moon" rises during a total lunar eclipse in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 3, 2026.
Danuri, a Korean satellite orbiting the moon, captured the August 12, 2026, solar eclipse from the moon's perspective. That's the moon at upper right! Near the top of Earth, where it meets the moon, you can see a shadow where the total solar eclipse is crossing Greenland. Image via Danuri (KPLO)/ KARI.
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Overview

  • The deep partial lunar eclipse will occur on the night of August 27–28, 2026, with the greatest eclipse near 12:12 a.m. Eastern time when about 96% of the Moon lies in Earth’s umbra.
  • Observers across the entire United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, will be able to see the event with no special filters because lunar eclipses are safe to view with the naked eye.
  • The red-orange 'Blood Moon' color comes from Earth’s atmosphere bending and filtering sunlight so that longer red and orange wavelengths reach the darkened lunar surface.
  • Skywatchers are advised to use binoculars or small telescopes for crater detail, a tripod for photography, and to seek dark viewing spots such as Cherry Springs State Park, Joshua Tree or coastal overlooks for the best views.
  • The August eclipse follows a total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, and there will not be another total lunar eclipse visible in the U.S. until late 2028, so public viewing events and photos are expected to draw large local crowds.