Partial lunar eclipse to darken 96% of Sturgeon Moon over Europe on August 27-28
- A deep partial lunar eclipse will darken 96% of the full Sturgeon Moon during the night of August 27 into August 28.
- The eclipse will be visible across Western Europe and the Americas, but not in India where it will be daytime.
- Peak coverage occurs around 4:12 UTC, with most of the Moon glowing a deep reddish-copper colour near dawn.
- Lunar eclipses are safe to view with the naked eye, with binoculars helping bring out the coppery tones.
Source: ndtv.com
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