A lunar eclipse is coming at the end of the summer. Here’s how to see it
A partial lunar eclipse will turn the full Sturgeon Moon a rusty red hue at the end of August.
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On August 27-28, a partial lunar eclipse will turn the full Sturgeon Moon a rusty red hue. The eclipse will be visible to viewers in the Americas and parts of Europe and Africa. The event will occur late in the evening of August 27 and into the early morning of August 28.
The eclipse will be a deep partial lunar eclipse, meaning a significant portion of the moon will pass through Earth's shadow. The event is expected to be visible to the naked eye. Sky & Telescope has published a guide on how to view the eclipse.
The eclipse will be the last lunar eclipse of the year.
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The obvious questions
What is a Sturgeon Moon?
The Sturgeon Moon is the full moon that occurs in August. It is named after the sturgeon fish, which are abundant in the Great Lakes during this time of year.
What is a partial lunar eclipse?
A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the sun and the moon, but the three celestial bodies do not form a perfect line. Only a part of the moon enters the Earth's shadow, causing a partial darkening.
Where will the eclipse be visible?
The eclipse will be visible in the Americas and parts of Europe and Africa.
The reporting (6)
- 93 percent of the Moon’s width slides into Earth’s dark inner shadow on the night of August 27, and because the rim left outside it may stay hundreds of times brighter, the Moon will look bitten rather than red Space Daily · 23h ago
- A 96% partial lunar eclipse is just 1 week away: Here's what you need to know Space · 23h ago
- Partial lunar eclipse this month is expected to turn the full Sturgeon Moon a rusty red hue 12newsnow.com · 23h ago
- Partial lunar eclipse this month is expected to turn the full Sturgeon Moon a rusty red hue wfaa.com · 23h ago
- Partial lunar eclipse this month is expected to turn the full Sturgeon Moon a rusty red hue WTHR · 23h ago
- Next Up! A Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse on Aug. 27–28 Sky & Telescope · 23h ago
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