Astronomy is often about being close to extraordinary things without fully experiencing them. Here’s why to love partials, grazings, faint objects and other almost-events.
See the best photos of the August 2026 partial lunar eclipse
Tonight’s deep partial lunar eclipse will be the most impressive lunar eclipse until New Year’s Eve 2028, so make sure you catch it if you can!
I journeyed to the path of totality in Spain to watch the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse with a group of passionate citizen scientists. Here’s my story.
You can catch the partial lunar eclipse live online here with these free livestreams starting at 9:23 p.m. EDT (0123 GMT).
Incoming CMEs and a stream of fast solar wind could ramp up geomagnetic activity over the next few days.
Don’t miss the best lunar eclipse until New Year’s Eve 2028. Here’s when to look up to catch the deep partial lunar eclipse on Aug. 27-28.
Jupiter’s gravity could trigger an outburst of Perseid meteors as the 2028 shower hits its peak.
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Here’s what to expect during the 5 key stages of the “almost Blood Moon” 96% partial lunar eclipse on Aug. 27-28.