Lunar Eclipses
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An 'almost blood moon' is coming on Aug. 27 and it'll be the best lunar eclipse until NYE 2028
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
The countdown is on! Millions of skywatchers will have front-row seats to a dramatic 96% 'blood moon' lunar eclipse. Here's what you need to know.

August 2026 lunar eclipse: Everything you need to know about the 96% 'blood moon'
By Jamie Carter Published
A deep partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28, 2026, will be visible in North America and will be the best lunar eclipse anywhere on Earth until New Year's Eve 2028.

What are lunar eclipses and how do they occur?
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
Reference Lunar eclipses occur when Earth blocks the sun and casts a shadow over the surface of the moon. We explore the different types of lunar eclipses here.

Lunar eclipse calendar 2026: When and where to see the next lunar eclipse
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
Reference The next lunar eclipse will be a deep partial lunar eclipse overnight Aug. 27-28, 2026.

Total lunar eclipse March 3 2026: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
The next lunar eclipse will occur in the early hours of March 3, 2026, for observers in North America. We'll be updating this live blog as the event unfolds.

The total lunar eclipse 2026 dazzles in incredible photos from around the world
By Anthony Wood Published
From city skylines to remote dark skies, skywatchers worldwide captured the total lunar eclipse 2026 in all its crimson glory.

Totality is over — Feast your eyes on the 1st photos of the blood moon total lunar eclipse 2026
By Anthony Wood Published
Tonight's blood moon was the last that will be seen over North America until New Year's Eve 2028.

Watch the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse live online tonight with these free livestreams
By Anthony Wood Last updated
It'll be the last blood moon until New Year's Eve 2028. Coverage begins in the early hours of March 3.
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