Partial lunar eclipse stuns skywatchers with an ‘almost blood moon’. Here are the best photos

image via Space.com

August 28, 2026, 10:00 AM

• •The article collects photos from the Aug. 27–28, 2026 partial lunar eclipse, when Earth's umbral shadow covered about 96% of the moon.
• •Space.com says the full Sturgeon Moon appeared deep red near maximum eclipse because sunlight was filtered through Earth's atmosphere.
• •Featured images came from locations including Hungary, Athens, Sicily, Istanbul, North Carolina, the United Kingdom, Rio de Janeiro, Phoenix, Italy and Madrid.
• •Several named photographers are credited, including Robert Nemeti, Costas Baltas, Giuseppe Pappa, Isa Terli, Kevin McCarthy, Josh Dury, Mauro Pimentel, Kohinoor Kar, Lorenzo Di Cola and Angel Martinez.
• •The piece notes that the next major lunar eclipse highlighted will be on New Year's Eve 2028, while the next annular solar eclipse is expected on Feb. 6, 2027.

Space.com assembled a gallery of astrophotography from the partial lunar eclipse of Aug. 27–28, 2026. The article says Earth's shadow covered about 96% of the full Sturgeon Moon, leaving a thin crescent still lit by direct sunlight. It highlights images from photographers across Europe, North America and South America, including views framed by landmarks and city skylines. The piece also briefly notes upcoming eclipse events, including an annular solar eclipse in February 2027 and a major lunar eclipse on New Year's Eve 2028.

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