PHOTOS: Moon appears orange due to partial lunar eclipseUpdated: 8:46 AM EDT Aug 28, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Sydney Hartman Digital CuratorThe moon appeared reddish-orange late Thursday night and into Friday morning during a partial lunar eclipse.
See a slideshow of photos of the moon in the video player above.
AdvertisementAbout 96% of the moon passed through Earth’s umbra, falling just short of a total lunar eclipse, according to NASA.
The reddish-orange appearance is commonly referred to as a "blood moon."
PHOTOS: Moon appears orange due to partial lunar eclipse
Updated: 8:46 AM EDT Aug 28, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Sydney Hartman Digital Curator
The moon appeared reddish-orange late Thursday night and into Friday morning during a partial lunar eclipse.
See a slideshow of photos of the moon in the video player above.
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About 96% of the moon passed through Earth’s umbra, falling just short of a total lunar eclipse, according to NASA.
The reddish-orange appearance is commonly referred to as a "blood moon."
