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Partial lunar eclipse August 2026: Where will it be visible from?

Here's where the 96% partial lunar eclipse will be visible from on Earth. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The partial phase of a lunar eclipse captured over Canada in 2025. (Image credit: Photo by Chen Shaojin/VCG via Getty Images)  Earth's shadow will swallow 96% of the lunar surface overnig

Partial lunar eclipse of the August 27-28 full Sturgeon Moon

Here’s a global map showing where the August 28, 2026, partial lunar eclipse is visible. Image via thesuntoday.org. The crest of the August full Sturgeon Moon falls at 4:18 UTC on August 28 (9:18 p.m. CDT on August 27). And people in Africa, Europe, Scandinavia, Iceland, parts of Greenland, Antarctica, most of the Americas and eastern Pacific Ocean will see a deep partial lunar eclipse

Total solar eclipse 2026 thrills millions with a stunning cosmic spectacle (photos, video)

"I cannot believe what I just witnessed. I knew what to expect - I've seen thousands of photos but nothing compares to that feeling you get when you watch the sun transform before your very eyes."  And just like that, it's over. Total solar eclipses are incredible moments in time, but they are fleeting. As the moon passes directly in front of the sun and its shadow sweeps across Eart

Perseid meteor shower peaks under perfect skies tonight — here’s what to expect

Don't miss the peak of the Perseid meteor shower tonight. Here's when, where and how to see it. Don't miss the Perseid meteor shower 2026 peak tonight. (Image credit: Background: Kevin Key / Slworking via Getty Images, Text and notification symbol added in Canva Pro.) -------------------------------------- The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most prolific an

The Grand Six-Planet Alignment of August 12, 2026: A Complete Viewing Guide

For stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts, August 12, 2026, is a date to circle on your calendars. Just before sunrise, an incredible celestial event will unfold: a massive "Planet Parade" featuring six planets aligning across the morning sky. Whether you are a seasoned astronomer or a curious beginner, this guide covers everything you need to know about which planets will be visible, where to l

Sun unleashes powerful X-class solar flare and Earth-bound CME that could spark northern lights for July 4 weekend

The X1.1 eruption briefly disrupted radio communications across the daylight side of Earth, while forecasters now expect the accompanying CME to reach Earth on July 3. X-class flare eruption on June 30. (Image credit: NASA SDO) A restless Earth-facing sunspot unleashed a powerful X-class solar flare on June 30, triggering radio blackouts across parts of North America. T

June full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Strawberry Moon

Your guide to June's full Strawberry Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights. The Strawberry Moon rises over the Shenyang Liaoning province in China. (Image credit: Photo by Zou Xinjiang/VCG via Getty Images) The June full moon occurs at 7:57 p.m. EDT (2357 GMT) on June 29. That's when the lunar disk will pass opposite the sun in Earth's sky, appearing fu

‘We are ready’: NASA still on track to launch Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon April 1

"There are little things that we find as we go that we're working right there, but none of them are threatening the first right now." CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA continues to target Wednesday (April 1) for the launch of its Artemis 2 mission to fly astronauts around the moon, and says teams are tracking zero technical issues leading up to the liftoff window. That Artemis 2 launch win

See the ‘impossible’ as sunrise and a total lunar eclipse appear at the same time on March 3

A rare atmospheric effect called selenelion could briefly let skywatchers see the rising sun and a blood moon at the same time. A rare atmospheric effect called selenelion could briefly let skywatchers see the rising sun and a blood moon at the same time. (Image credit: Created in Canva Pro) This year's first lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3, offers a rare chance to s

‘Blood Moon’ Alert: Exact Time Tuesday’s Total Lunar Eclipse Turns Red

The March 2026 total lunar eclipse will bring a dramatic blood moon to skies across North America, Australia, New Zealand and eastern Asia — if you know where to look. The last "blood moon" total lunar eclipse, pictured in Shanghai on September 8, 2025. (Photo by HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images On March 2-3, 2026, the full worm moon will cruise through