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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, causing Earth's shadow to fall upon the lunar surface. This celestial alignment can only take place during a full moon. [1, 2]

Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

The most significant lunar event is a deep partial lunar eclipse on August 27–28, 2026. During this event, about 96% of the Moon will pass into Earth's dark umbral shadow, making it appear a striking reddish-orange. [1]

Because it doesn't cross into 100% totality, it isn't a true "blood moon," but it is the most impressive lunar eclipse to occur until 2028. [1]

Local viewing times for North America on August 27–28:

Pacific Time: Begins at 9:12 p.m. PDT (Aug. 27), peaking at 12:12 a.m. PDT.

Mountain Time: Begins at 10:12 p.m. MDT (Aug. 27), peaking at 1:12 a.m. MDT.

Central Time: Begins at 11:12 p.m. CDT (Aug. 27), peaking at 2:12 a.m. CDT.

Eastern Time: Begins at 12:12 a.m. EDT (Aug. 28), peaking at 3:12 a.m. EDT