- A lunar eclipse, also called a ‘blood Moon’, has turned the Moon red for viewers in Europe, North and South America, and Africa.
- The partial eclipse, which came overnight on 27-28 August, saw the Earth move between the full Moon and the Sun.
- Sunlight passing through Earth's atmosphere was scattered and refracted towards the Moon, making the lunar surface look much darker and redder than usual.
- The eclipse was at its maximum for viewers in the UK at 5.12am, while in New York it occurred at 12.12am.
- The next lunar eclipse will occur on 20 February 2027.
Lunar eclipse turns Moon bright red
Space
28 Aug 2026 • 1:22 PM MYT
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