Moon set to turn red as rare partial lunar eclipse graces UK skies

BBC Science Tuesday 25 August 2026, 06:27 UTC 1 min read

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There will be a partial lunar eclipse in the UK on 28 August, and may cause the Moon appear reddish in colour.

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