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A near-total lunar eclipse will be visible in the U.S. Thursday. Here’s when to watch.

A near-total lunar eclipse will be visible in the U.S. Thursday, with the moon appearing orange.

By · Published September 2, 2026 at 20:22 UTC · Updated September 2, 2026 at 20:22 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Scientific American · The Weather Channel · WBAL-TV · CNN · Sky & Telescope · WPR · NBC 6 South Florida.

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The story so far

The moon will appear orange in the sky Thursday night. This is due to a near-total lunar eclipse. The eclipse is the result of the moon passing through the Earth's shadow. The orange color is caused by the Earth's atmosphere scattering sunlight and casting a reddish hue on the moon.

The event has already been documented in various regions. Scientific American, The Weather Channel, and CNN have published photos of the eclipse from around the world. The Weather Channel and CNN have published photos from North and South America. WBAL-TV has photos of the moon appearing orange due to the partial lunar eclipse.

Sky & Telescope has detailed information about the lunar eclipse of August 27, 2026. Local news outlets such as WPR and NBC 6 South Florida have reported on the visibility of the eclipse in their respective regions. The question remains: how will the visibility and appearance of the eclipse vary across different regions of the U.S.?

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The obvious questions

What causes the moon to appear orange during a lunar eclipse?

The moon appears orange during a lunar eclipse due to the Earth's atmosphere scattering sunlight and casting a reddish hue on the moon.

When will the near-total lunar eclipse be visible in the U.S.?

The near-total lunar eclipse will be visible in the U.S. on Thursday.

Where can I find photos of the lunar eclipse?

Photos of the lunar eclipse have been published by Scientific American, The Weather Channel, and CNN.

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