Nearly Full Shadow: 96% Partial Lunar Eclipse To Light Up August Nights
TL;DR
A 96% partial lunar eclipse will darken about 96% of the Moon on Aug 27–28, with the maximum around 12:12 a.m. EDT (0412 GMT). Viewers worldwide on the night side can expect a reddish hue as Earth’s shadow sweeps over the Moon; no special equipment is required, though binoculars or a small telescope enhance the view, and timings vary by location.
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