08/28/2026
Hey Central Texas - the partial lunar eclipse is underway!
Clouds are hanging around Central Texas tonight, but don’t give up on the eclipse just yet.
🌘 The partial lunar eclipse has already begun, and the Moon is now moving deeper into Earth’s shadow.
The big moment is still ahead:
🌑 ~11:12 PM — MAXIMUM ECLIPSE
At maximum, roughly 93–96% of the Moon will be inside Earth’s darkest shadow, leaving just a small portion of the lunar surface illuminated. NASA classifies this as a deep partial lunar eclipse, not a total eclipse.
Look east-southeast and find the full Moon. No special equipment needed for this beautiful sight.
🌌 WHAT WILL IT LOOK LIKE?
As Earth's shadow covers the Moon, you'll see a dark, curved shadow slowly creep across its surface.
Near maximum eclipse, the Moon may become deep orange, copper, rust-colored, or reddish.
That's where the "Blood Moon" nickname comes from.
Technically, though, tonight is NOT a total lunar eclipse — it's a very deep partial eclipse. About 96% of the Moon enters Earth's darkest shadow, while a small portion remains directly illuminated.
WHY DOES IT TURN RED?
The red light isn't coming from the Moon.
Sunlight passing through Earth's atmosphere gets filtered and bent toward the Moon. Earth's atmosphere scatters much of the blue light and allows more red/orange light to reach the lunar surface.
If you’re out tonight, we hope you catch a glimpse of the night sky’s magic. If you happen to capture a picture, please share in the comments. We would love to see!
