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‘Almost blood moon’ to be visible from Southern California this week

A partial lunar eclipse will be visible across Southern California, the UK, and Europe during the late hours of August 27 and August 28.

By · Published August 24, 2026 at 08:26 UTC · Updated August 26, 2026 at 08:30 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 2.
  • Primary Driver: A partial lunar eclipse will be visible across Southern California, the UK, and Europe during the late hours of August 27 and August 28.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

Early risers and night-sky observers across Southern California, the UK, and Europe can expect a partial lunar eclipse this week, colloquially referred to as an 'almost blood moon.' The event involves the moon passing through a portion of the Earth’s shadow, creating a visual shift in the satellite's appearance for viewers in specific geographic zones. While logistical details regarding peak visibility times and exact obscuration levels are being tracked via live updates, coverage does not yet specify the precise regional weather conditions required for optimal viewing or whether cloud cover might obstruct the event for various localities.

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The obvious questions

When will the eclipse occur?

The partial lunar eclipse is expected to take place between August 27 and August 28, 2026.

Where can the eclipse be seen?

Visibility is reported for Southern California, the UK, and Europe.

What is an 'almost blood moon'?

This term is used in coverage to describe a partial lunar eclipse where the moon passes only partially through the Earth's shadow.

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