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UK to See 90% “Blood Moon” Eclipse in 2026

8/27/2026

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Summary

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The United Kingdom will experience a partial lunar eclipse on 28 August 2026.
The eclipse will begin at 03:33 am BST and peak near 05:12 am BST.
At maximum, about 90 % of the Moon’s disc will be covered by Earth’s umbral shadow.
The Moon will appear rust-orange-red, creating a “Blood Moon” effect.
Viewing the eclipse requires no filters or glasses.

History

Historical Context

On 28 July 1999 a partial lunar eclipse of Saros 119 placed 0.3966 of the Moon’s disc in Earth’s umbra, occurring 5.2 days after apogee when the Moon appeared smaller. Because lunar eclipses are visible from any night-side location, the event attracted widespread public interest across Europe, demonstrating the outreach potential of coordinated astronomy programs.

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Story summary

The United Kingdom will experience a partial lunar eclipse on 28 August 2026.
The eclipse will begin at 03:33 am BST and peak near 05:12 am BST.
At maximum, about 90 % of the Moon’s disc will be covered by Earth’s umbral shadow.
The Moon will appear rust-orange-red, creating a “Blood Moon” effect.
Viewing the eclipse requires no filters or glasses.

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