science π Lunar eclipse coming August 27-28, 2026
A deep partial lunar eclipse is scheduled to happen on August 27β28, 2026, when 93% of the Moon enters Earth's umbra. Virtually all of contiguous U.S., eastern two-thirds of Canada, and all of South America can watch the event. For the East Coast, the darkening is greatest just after midnight on the 28th, while the West Coast sees it on the 27th. The Moon will glow deep orange or red as Earth's shadow covers it, before returning to full brightness. After this eclipse, the next total lunar event will be in 2028 or 2029.