August 2026 lunar eclipse: Don’t miss a blood moon take over the night sky. Here’s when you can see it

Don’t forget to look up next week: On Thursday, August 27, there will be a partial “blood moon” lunar eclipse. In case you forgot, a lunar eclipse occurs when Earth comes directly between the moon and sun, casting a shadow that makes the moon appear red. Here’s what to know. What’s happening? Last week, Europeans were treated to a full solar eclipse on August 12, while North Americans mostly missed out (though some caught a glimpse of a partial eclipse). However, since eclipses come in pairs—next week, Americans are in for a treat. A pretty remarkable partial lunar eclipse will occur over N...