What time is the partial lunar eclipse tonight? Here's when to see the 96% 'blood moon'

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August 25, 2026, 7:00 AM

• •A deep partial lunar eclipse occurred on the night of Aug. 27-28, with 96.2% of the moon entering Earth's umbral shadow at maximum eclipse.
• •Peak eclipse was at 12:12 a.m. EDT on Aug. 28, equivalent to 0412 GMT.
• •The event was visible from North and South America, Europe and Africa, with the best full-event views from the Americas.
• •Observers did not need special equipment, though binoculars or a telescope could improve the view.
• •For London, maximum eclipse occurred at 5:12 a.m. BST, a little over an hour before moonset.

A deep partial lunar eclipse took place on the night of Aug. 27-28, with 96.2% of the moon covered by Earth's umbral shadow at maximum eclipse. Peak eclipse occurred at 12:12 a.m. EDT on Aug. 28, or 0412 GMT, and much of the shadowed moon could appear reddish-orange. The eclipse was visible from North and South America, Europe and Africa, with the Americas best placed to see the full event. The article also notes that no special equipment was required, though binoculars or a telescope could provide a better view.

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