Blood Moon Eclipse Tonight | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Don’t miss this stunning lunar eclipse unfolding overnight between Thursday and Friday, August 27-28 — a celestial spectacle turning the Moon a dramatic reddish “Blood Moon” as it glides through Earth’s shadow. After the solar eclipse on the 12th, skywatchers are treated to another cosmic show: the eclipse begins at 2:24 AM, with the most vivid red hues appearing around 3:34 AM when the Moon dives into Earth’s darker shadow. The red glow? Caused by our atmosphere scattering blue light and letting warm tones shine through — influenced by dust and weather. In Ireland, the Moon will be low on…