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Partial lunar eclipse to be visible in US tonight: What to know
NASA says up to 96% of the Moon will be shadowed at peak, and the eclipse is safe to watch without special eye protection.
- On Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, a partial lunar eclipse will be visible across North and South America, with NASA reporting that 96 percent of the moon will be obscured by Earth's shadow.
- This 'blood moon' phenomenon occurs as Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting a reddish glow caused by refracted sunlight filtering through our atmosphere, according to Time and Date.
- Unlike solar eclipses, this event is safe to view with the naked eye, though Hunter Miller, public observing educator at the Adler Planetarium, noted that binoculars or telescopes enhance the experience.
- The eclipse begins at 9:33 p.m. local time, reaching its peak at 11:12 p.m. before ending early Friday, offering Chicagoans a convenient late-night viewing opportunity without specialized equipment.
- Stargazers should take advantage of tonight's conditions, as the next full lunar eclipse will not occur until 2029, marking a significant gap between these rare, easy-to-view astronomical events.
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How to enjoy tonight's lunar eclipse from Chicago
<p>Thursday night, Chicagoans will have the opportunity to witness a lunar eclipse — a rare alignment between the sun, the moon and the stars.</p><p>More than 96% of the moon will be obscured by earth’s shadow and could turn a deep red color, the reason for the nickname “blood moon.”</p><p>“Every lunar eclipse is special,” said Hunter Miller, public observing educator at the Adler Planetarium. “We don’t get them super often… Anytime the lunar ec…
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