08/26/2026
🌕🔴 LOOK UP, CINCINNATI! A RARE LUNAR ECLIPSE IS COMING!
Get ready for a spectacular night in the sky! On the night of Thursday, August 27 into Friday, August 28, a deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible right here in the Cincinnati area. 🌎🌙
And this is one you won't want to miss!
🌙 WHAT TIME SHOULD YOU LOOK?
🔭 9:23 PM — The eclipse begins with Earth's faint outer shadow touching the Moon.
🌑 10:33 PM — The partial eclipse begins and you'll start to see Earth's dark shadow taking a "bite" out of the Moon.
🔴 12:12 AM — MAXIMUM ECLIPSE! About 96% of the Moon will be covered by Earth's darkest shadow, and the Moon may take on a beautiful reddish-orange color — often called a "Blood Moon."
🌕 1:51 AM — The partial eclipse ends.
✨ BEST TIME TO WATCH: Around midnight, especially from 11:30 PM–12:30 AM, when the eclipse will be at its most dramatic.
📍 Cincinnati & NKY: The entire eclipse is visible from our area, weather permitting! At maximum eclipse, the Moon will be about 37° above the southern sky, so find a spot with a clear view toward the south/southeast.
🔭 The best part? You don't need a telescope! A lunar eclipse is completely safe to view with your eyes. Binoculars or a telescope can make the details even more impressive.
So grab a blanket, head outside, and LOOK UP! 🌌
And if you're awake at 12:12 AM… send us your eclipse photos! 📸🌙
