Jason Gaston

96% OF THE MOON IS ABOUT TO DISAPPEAR!!!*

*Okay, not really.

But on the night of August 27–28, 2026, we're getting an absolutely spectacular near-total partial lunar eclipse, with about 96% of the Moon’s surface entering Earth’s darkest shadow at maximum eclipse. And for viewers across much of the Americas, this should be one hell of a show.

In this video, I explain exactly what’s happening, why the Moon may turn an eerie reddish-orange color, when you should head outside to see it, and why you do NOT need eclipse glasses for this one.

For viewers in the Central Time Zone, maximum eclipse occurs at approximately 11:12 PM CDT on Thursday, August 27. Your exact viewing circumstances will depend on your location and, of course, whether the clouds decide to be complete assholes.

🌕 Nearly the entire Moon in Earth's shadow
🌎 Visible across huge portions of the Americas
🔭 No telescope required
😎 No eclipse glasses required
🩸 And yes — parts of the Moon may look RED

So go outside, look up, and enjoy the fact that sometimes the universe puts on an incredible show without charging a convenience fee.

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