Our August Moon, called the Sturgeon Moon because this is the season when these fish are prevalent in our Great Lakes, will seem to go to sleep early Thursday night. But just somewhat briefly.
Instead of seeing a bright moon all night on Sept. 27. 2026 watch it seemingly black out as the Earth’s penumbral shadow starts to block it. That action begins at 9:23 p.m. EDT. (Find more info at TimeandDate.com).
(Those readers used to finding moon info on our Earth and Sky website will know this moon is called the Sturgeon Moon because this is the season when these fish are prevalent in our Great Lakes.)
At its peak by 12:12 a.m. EDT, Aug. 28, most (96.2%) of the lunar surface will be in the shadow of Earth’s umbral shadow. Only a thin part of the moon will still be lit by the sun.
Look for that sliver to have a reddish-orange color similar to a “blood moon.”
The eclipse will be visible from both North and South America plus Europe and Africa.
Follow the action with the lunar eclipse live blog on Space.
Jodie Jacobs