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Space.com is live with updates for the Aug. 27–28 deep partial lunar eclipse, where up to 96.2% of the Moon will be in Earth's umbra at maximum, likely taking on a rusty reddish hue. This is the deepest partial lunar eclipse visible until the end of 2028, with the best views expected from the Americas and viewing tips provided for skywatchers.
Space.com’s live coverage explains the Aug. 27–28, 2026 deep partial lunar eclipse, when up to 96.2% of the Moon will be in Earth's umbra and take on a reddish hue. The piece notes the event is visible from most of the night sky, with the Americas offering the best views, and provides viewing tips that require no special gear beyond binoculars or a telescope for a closer look, plus reminders that this is the deepest partial eclipse until 2028 and will be followed with live updates.
Space.com’s live coverage of the August 27–28, 2026 deep partial lunar eclipse notes that at maximum 96.2% of the Moon will be in Earth's umbra, producing a rusty-red hue with a slender illuminated edge. Visible worldwide with best views in the Americas; Europe and Africa see peak before dawn. No eclipse glasses are needed; binoculars or a small telescope enhance the view. If you miss it, the next event with similar spectacle isn’t until Dec 31, 2028. Stay tuned for updates and viewing tips throughout eclipse night.
Space.com previews the Aug. 27-28, 2026 deep partial lunar eclipse, when up to 96.2% of the Moon will be immersed in Earth's umbra and take on a rusty-red hue; visible worldwide with best views in the Americas, the article shares viewing tips and will provide live updates.
Space.com’s live coverage explains that the Aug. 27–28, 2026 partial lunar eclipse will see up to 96.2% of the Moon enter Earth's umbra, producing a deep reddish hue and marking the deepest such event until 2028. Visible across the Americas, Europe, Africa and parts of western Asia, it’s a skywatching can’t-miss that will require clear, dark skies and a good view of the western horizon; Space.com will provide latest news and practical viewing tips for peak viewing.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight in New Hampshire during a new moon, providing a moon-free sky and the potential for dozens of meteors per hour. For best viewing, find a dark open area away from city lights; clouds could briefly interrupt viewing around 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., but conditions should clear toward dawn, and the shower can be visible in the days surrounding the peak.
The Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight into Thursday morning in Northern California, with patchy clouds possibly obscuring view; viewing is best Thursday night before dawn. Local stargazing spots include the Community Observatory in Placerville (10 p.m.–1 a.m., free admission, $2 parking), the El Dorado Trail parking lot near Placerville, Ice House Observation off Ice House Road near Highway 50, and vista points along Highway 20 between Nevada City and I-80/20 interchange. Using a light-pollution map can help you find other good spots.
Space.com is providing live coverage of the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse from two sites along the path of totality: Scoresby Sund in Greenland and Valoria la Buena in northern Spain. Observers will experience totality as the Moon fully covers the Sun and reveals the corona, while millions elsewhere will see a partial eclipse. Reporters Daisy Dobrijevic (aboard the MS Spitsbergen) and Anthony Wood (Spain) will deliver updates, weather notes, safety tips (eclipse glasses), and details about citizen-science efforts like DEB and NASA livestreams. The event marks Europe’s first total solar eclipse since 1999; totality lasts only a few minutes.
The Perseid meteor shower, one of summer’s brightest, reaches its peak overnight Wednesday into Thursday with a new moon keeping skies dark and moonlight minimal. The peak coincides with a total solar eclipse visible from parts of Spain, Portugal, Greenland, Iceland and northern Russia, offering the rare chance to see meteors around totality. Under ideal conditions, up to about 100 meteors per hour can be seen. Best viewing for the Northern Hemisphere is in the pre‑dawn hours from a dark, unobstructed site, with eyes allowed 20–30 minutes to adapt. Observers in the Southern Hemisphere are less likely to see the radiant. NASA will host a YouTube watch party starting at 12 a.m. ET Thursday from the Marshall Space Flight Center.
Space.com is live-covering the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse from Greenland and northern Spain, with two reporting teams along the path of totality, updates on weather prospects, safety tips for viewing, and citizen-science involvement (DEB and Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast).
Space.com is counting down to the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse with live coverage from two locations along the path of totality—Greenland and northern Spain. The article notes that Europe, plus parts of the northeastern U.S. and eastern Canada, will see a partial eclipse, while the moon's shadow briefly darkens the sky along the path of totality. Skywatching editors Daisy Dobrijevic and Anthony Wood are reporting from Greenland's Scoresby Sund and from Valoria la Buena, Spain, respectively, bringing updates before and during totality. Viewers are reminded to wear certified eclipse glasses or use safe projection methods, and to be prepared for variable weather as the event approaches, with four days remaining until totality.
Space.com outlines a five‑day countdown to the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse, with Europe seeing a brief totality along a narrow path that crosses Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain and the Balearics; a partial eclipse will be visible across much of Europe and parts of the northeastern US and eastern Canada. The site will provide live coverage from two locations on the path—Daisy Dobrijevic aboard MS Spitsbergen in Greenland and Anthony Wood in Spain—plus viewing tips, weather caveats and reminders to use ISO‑certified eclipse glasses.
Originating from comet Swift‑Tuttle, the Perseid meteor shower started July 17 and peaks around August 13, potentially delivering up to 100 shooting stars per hour. For best viewing, find a dark, unobstructed sky, let your eyes adjust, and watch from about midnight to 4 a.m.; the shower can continue into September, giving multiple chances to see meteors even if weather isn’t perfect.
August delivers prime stargazing: the Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug. 12–13 with up to about 100 meteors per hour in ideal dark locations, though New York City-area viewing will be dimmed by light pollution to roughly half that rate. A partial solar eclipse (~10% in NYC) will occur around Aug. 12, best viewed with eclipse glasses, followed by a 96% lunar eclipse on Aug. 27 visible from New York with no special glasses needed. The Milky Way and summer constellations like Scorpius will also be prominent, making August the standout month for skywatching; events like a Brooklyn Bridge Park viewing are planned, and there’s even a Reykjavik eclipse party hosted by Bjork.
Singapore is set to witness the Southern Delta Aquariids peak on July 29–30 as Earth passes through debris from Comet Machholz, potentially producing up to 25 meteors per hour in dark skies, though the full Moon may hinder visibility. For best viewing, go between 2am and 5:30am in dark areas away from city lights—spots like East Coast Park, Changi Beach Park, West Coast Park, Marina Barrage, and the Southern Ridges are recommended. No special equipment is needed, and the next major shower visible from Singapore is the Perseids around Aug 12–13.