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WATCH: Near-total lunar eclipse, blood moon visible tonight
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Sabrina Castro , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 28, 2026
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Key points The Earth's position between the sun and moon causes this phenomenon, resulting in a shadow on the moon. A near-total lunar eclipse will occur tonight, with a significant portion of the moon's surface obscured.
A near-total lunar eclipse will occur tonight, with a significant portion of the moon's surface obscured. The Earth's position between the sun and moon causes this phenomenon, resulting in a shadow on the moon. This shadow gives the moon a reddish-orange appearance.
The timing of the eclipse peaks just before midnight ET. People in certain regions will have a clear view of this event, depending on cloud conditions.
Further details about the eclipse are available, including information on visibility and timing. A news app and newsletter can provide updates and alerts on this and other stories.
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Category: safety Published: August 28, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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