A near-total lunar eclipse, covering about 96% of the moon, will be visible across the Americas and parts of Europe and Africa on Thursday night. The eclipse will reach its peak, or greatest point, at around 12:12 to 12:13 a.m. ET on August 28. The reddish blood moon appearance results from Earth's atmosphere scattering sunlight during the eclipse.
NBC News and The Guardian similarly frame the story as a practical skywatching guide, emphasizing precise timing, visibility across the Americas, Europe and Africa, the science behind the reddish shadow, and connection to the recent solar eclipse; The Guardian's brief item covers only the basic facts.
Scientific American frames the event as a fun sky-watching consolation prize after the recent solar eclipse, giving precise viewing times, explaining the physics of the 'blood moon' reddening, and looking ahead to future eclipses in 2027-2029.
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