Blood Moon Eclipse Tonight | Sacramento News

Sacramento News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Get ready for a cosmic spectacle: a nearly total lunar eclipse on the night of August 27-28, turning the moon into a stunning copper-red “blood moon.” Visible across North and South America, parts of Europe, and Africa — just avoid the clouds. Unlike solar eclipses, this one lasts hours and requires no special gear to watch — though binoculars or a telescope will make it even more breathtaking. The reddish glow? Caused by Earth’s atmosphere bending red light while scattering blue, the same reason our skies are blue. And yes, it’s called the Sturgeon Moon — a Native American nod to when…