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Rising Over Louisiana
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A deep partial lunar eclipse occurred on August 28, 2026, with 96.3% of the Moon’s surface passing into Earth’s central shadow at 12:13 a.m. EDT. The event was visible from Louisiana and other regions, offering a striking celestial display as the Moon darkened significantly.
WHY IT MATTERS
This event provided a rare opportunity for astronomers and the public to observe a near-total lunar eclipse, contributing to public engagement with celestial phenomena.
On Aug. 28, 2026 (the evening of Aug. 27 in some time zones), the Moon passed into Earth’s shadow, creating a deep partial lunar eclipse. At the moment of greatest eclipse, 12:13 a.m. EDT, 96.3% of the Moon’s disk was immersed in Earth’s umbra—the central, darkest part of the shadow where sunlight is completely blocked. […]
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