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Daisy Dobrijevic

An 'almost blood moon' is coming on Aug. 27 and it'll be the best lunar eclipse until NYE 2028

An almost full eclipsed moon with a majority of the surface appearing a rusty red hue and the lower left portion still bright white. there is a yellow notification bell graphic in the center.

One month from today, skywatchers across the Americas, Europe and Africa will have the chance to witness the best lunar eclipse until New Year's Eve 2028.

On Aug. 28, Earth's shadow will cover up to 96% of the moon's disk in an exceptionally deep partial lunar eclipse. At maximum eclipse, only a thin sliver of the moon will remain outside Earth's darkest shadow, creating an "almost blood moon" with nearly the entire lunar surface glowing a deep reddish-orange.

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