NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade
Partial Lunar Eclipse Viewing Guide for South Florida
South Florida residents can expect mostly clear weather on Thursday night, providing good conditions to view a partial lunar eclipse. The event begins after 9 p.m. and reaches its peak at 12:12 a.m. on Friday, when nearly all of the moon will be covered by Earth's shadow.
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This is a rare astronomical event where the moon may appear reddish as it passes through the Earth's shadow.
Key Facts
- The partial lunar eclipse begins after 9 p.m. on Thursday.
- The eclipse reaches its maximum point at 12:12 a.m. on Friday.
- Approximately 96% of the moon will be obscured by the Earth's shadow.