August 2026 lunar eclipse: Everything you need to know about the 96% 'blood moon'

On Aug. 27-28, 2026, a very deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible from Europe, Africa, North America and South America, with just over 96% of the moon passing into Earth's shadow. Lunar eclipses happen when Earth is between the sun and a full moon. During the event, the moon moves through Earth's umbra, the dark center of its shadow. Where will the August 2026 partial lunar eclipse be visible? The best views of the August 2026 partial lunar eclipse will be from North and South America. …