It’s not a total lunar eclipse, but it’s close, a 96.2% partial eclipse. The eclipse begins after around 9:30 PM, but the peak is at 12:13 AM. Since, some sunlight will still be hitting the moon, it will likely be a reddish tint.
Learn more here about tonight’s eclipse: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/partial-lunar-eclipse-of-the-august-27-28-2026/
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and moon, and casts it’s shadow on the moon’s surface.
If you have pictures of tonight’s lunar eclipse share them to ben@extolmag.com.
Happy viewing tonight!
-Meteorologist Ben Peine.