Blood Moon Eclipse Tonight | Peoria News

Peoria News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 1m

Don’t sleep on this cosmic spectacle: Thursday night into Friday morning, the Moon will turn a haunting blood-red during a rare partial lunar eclipse—97% of it swallowed by Earth’s shadow. Peak coverage hits at 11:12 PM CT, with the dramatic red glow kicking in around 9:33 PM. This is your last shot to witness one like it in the U.S. until 2028. Clear skies and temps in the 60s-70s make viewing perfect. Keep an eye out for Venus glowing bright in the west after sunset. It’s a breathtaking reminder of our place in the universe—step outside, look up, and feel small… in the best way. Listen in…