00:00A gorgeous partial lunar eclipse delighted stargazers overnight on August 27th to 28th
00:05as Earth's shadow darkened the full Sturgeon moon in an impressive display of orbital mechanics,
00:09and we've got the photos to prove it. The lunar eclipse occurred as Earth passed between the
00:13sun and moon during the monthly full moon phase, granting viewers a spectacular sight as our
00:18planet's deep umbral shadow advanced to cover 96% of the lunar disk, leaving just a tiny crescent
00:24exposed to direct sunlight. Read on to see our favorite photos of the August 27th to 28th
00:29partial lunar eclipse.
01:10The next great lunar eclipse won't occur until New Year's Eve in December 2028,
01:15when a blood moon eclipse will transform Earth satellite for 5.3 billion people across Asia,
01:21Australia, the Pacific, and parts of Europe, Africa, and the US. Thankfully, we'll only have to wait until
01:26February 6th, 2027 for the next annular solar eclipse, which will see the moon pass in front
01:32of the solar disk at a distant point in its orbit relative to Earth, creating a magnificent ring of
01:37fire in the sky over Africa, South America, and Antarctica. Be sure to stick with space.com for
01:42all the latest eclipse news and full moon images.
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