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ISS Crew to View 96% Lunar Eclipse from Orbit

8/27/2026

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Jessica Meir Announces Eclipse

Astronaut Jessica Meir says ISS crew will view the deep partial lunar eclipse from orbit.
The eclipse will cover about 96% of the Moon on Aug. 27-28, 2026.
Around one billion people in the Americas will see the full eclipse; 44% of the world will see a part.
A G2 geomagnetic storm could produce aurora borealis over northern Canada during the eclipse night.

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Clouds Threaten Eclipse

Mobile, Alabama may see slight rain and 60% cloud cover that could obscure the eclipse.
Milwaukee expects partly cloudy skies and a low temperature near 62 °F during the eclipse.
San Diego County’s viewing could be hampered by moisture from Tropical Storm Iselle, with temps in the 70s.
Oklahoma observers anticipate early-evening clouds that should clear by the eclipse’s peak around 11 p.m.

History

Historical Context

The July 1969 Apollo 11 landing, watched by about 600 million people, marked the United States’ triumph in the Cold-War Space Race. Building on that legacy, NASA’s Apollo program, astronaut Jessica Meir and the International Space Station crew will observe the deep partial lunar eclipse of 27-28 August 2026, coordinating observations across U.S. cities and agencies.

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Jessica Meir Announces Eclipse

Astronaut Jessica Meir says ISS crew will view the deep partial lunar eclipse from orbit.
The eclipse will cover about 96% of the Moon on Aug. 27-28, 2026.
Around one billion people in the Americas will see the full eclipse; 44% of the world will see a part.
A G2 geomagnetic storm could produce aurora borealis over northern Canada during the eclipse night.

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