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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Marcia Dunn

Partial lunar eclipse to be visible for nearly half the planet. Here’s what to know

The moon is next in line to pull a vanishing act.

Having missed out on this month’s total solar eclipse, skywatchers across the Americas will enjoy the best vantage point when the shadow of Earth briefly covers the moon. From Thursday night, Aug. 27, into Friday, Aug. 28, roughly 96% of the lunar surface will be shrouded, creating an exceptionally deep partial eclipse.

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