Rare Near-Total Lunar Eclipse Tonight | Fresno News

Get ready for a cosmic spectacle: a near-total lunar eclipse on Thursday, August 27th, turning the moon a rare, deep reddish-orange hue—last seen in 2028. Dubbed the “Sturgeon Moon” after Native American fishing traditions, this full moon will be almost entirely covered by Earth’s shadow, creating a breathtaking, near-blood moon effect. Best views await under clear skies away from city lights, with the eclipse peaking around 7:30 PM Pacific Time and lasting into Friday morning. Clouds may spoil the show in parts of California—check the forecast before heading out. Don’t miss this once-in-a-decade celestial event. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/16a337c18a66a48f