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Blood moon
Every story about Blood moon, updated as news breaks.
What to know
- The Moon will enter Earth’s umbra tonight, creating a total lunar eclipse often called a blood moon. Aug 27
- Astronomers say the red hue results from sunlight scattering through Earth’s atmosphere. Aug 27
- The eclipse begins around 10 PM and peaks at 11 PM, with totality lasting about an hour. Aug 27
- A reddish hue appears as Earth’s shadow covers the moon during the total lunar eclipse. Aug 27
- The eclipse will peak at 4:13 a.m. UTC on Aug. 28, 2026. Aug 27
Timeline
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