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Lunar eclipse August 2026
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96.3% of the Moon entered Earth’s shadow during the lunar eclipse August 2026, Here is how

Lunar eclipses occur about two to five times a year, but they are not visible from every location. Yesterday’s passage through Earth’s shadow created one of August’s notable astronomical events and offers a useful look at why some full Moons turn dark, why most full Moons pass without an eclipse and how the Moon’s position determines whether people can see it.

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