Skywatchers across Ohio had a chance to catch a striking lunar eclipse as the full moon passed through Earth’s shadow late Aug. 27 and into Aug. 28.
The event was a deep partial lunar eclipse, with about 96.2% of the moon’s surface entering Earth’s darkest shadow, according to NASA. The eclipse was visible across much of North and South America, including Ohio.
While it wasn't technically a total lunar eclipse, the moon took on the reddish-orange appearance often associated with a “blood moon” as it neared maximum eclipse.
Did you capture the eclipse?
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When was the last blood moon?
The last total lunar eclipse visible from North America occurred March 3. That eclipse was a true total lunar eclipse, unlike last night's partial event.
When is the next lunar eclipse?
The next lunar eclipse will be a penumbral lunar eclipse on Feb. 20-21, according to NASA. The next total lunar eclipse visible in the U.S. will come later, on Dec. 31, 2028.
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio skywatchers witness a deep partial lunar eclipse
