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When is the next lunar eclipse?

The next lunar eclipse will occur on February 20, 2027. This event will be a penumbral eclipse, meaning only a faint shadow will cross the moon. It will be significantly fainter than the August 2026 event, which was described as an almost blood moon. The August eclipse reached a peak where Earth's shadow covered 96.3% of the moon, appearing orange or blood-red to observers across the United States, including Minnesota, Connecticut, and Florida.

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  • ✓ The next lunar eclipse will occur on February 20, 2027.
  • ✓ A penumbral shadow will cross the moon during the February 2027 eclipse.
  • ✓ A lunar eclipse occurred in August 2026.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 15 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The next lunar eclipse date is confirmed as February 20, 2027.

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  1. Next Lunar Eclipse Scheduled for February 20, 2027

    The next lunar eclipse will occur on February 20, 2027. This event will be a penumbral eclipse, meaning only a faint shadow will cross the moon. It will be significantly fainter than the August 2026 event, which was described as an almost blood moon. The August eclipse reached a peak where Earth's shadow covered 96.3% of the moon, appearing orange or blood-red to observers across the United States, including Minnesota, Connecticut, and Florida.

    Why it matters

    Lunar eclipses vary in intensity based on how much of the moon enters Earth's shadow. While the recent August event was near-total, the upcoming February eclipse will be less visible due to its penumbral nature. This transition marks the end of an intense eclipse season.

    What is confirmed

    • The next lunar eclipse will occur on February 20, 2027.
    • A penumbral shadow will cross the moon during the February 2027 eclipse.
    • A lunar eclipse occurred in August 2026.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The August 27 lunar eclipse saw Earth's shadow cover 96.3% of the moon at peak.
    • The February 2027 event will be far fainter than the August eclipse.

    What to watch next

    • Official NASA visibility maps for the February 20, 2027 eclipse.
    • Astronomical data confirming the exact peak time of the February 2027 event.
    Sources used for this update (15)
    1. Space — When is the next lunar eclipse?
    2. NBC News — ‘Blood moon’ lunar eclipse will cross U.S. Thursday, just weeks after solar eclipse — here’s when to watch
    3. KCCI — PHOTOS: Moon appears orange due to partial lunar eclipse
    4. WMTW — Maine photographer captures near-total lunar eclipse over Kennebunkport
    5. FOX 32 Chicago — Chicago weather: A partial lunar eclipse will be visible tonight
    6. Colorado Public Radio — When, where to watch tonight’s partial lunar eclipse in Colorado
    7. The Washington Post — See photos of last night’s stunning partial lunar eclipse
    8. WTNH.com — Blood moon lunar eclipse visible in Connecticut. Share your photos!
    9. The Boston Globe — See photos of last night’s ‘blood moon’ lunar eclipse
    10. ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 — 📸 See photos of the partial lunar eclipse from Local 4 viewers
    11. MPR News — Perfect conditions Thursday night to see lunar eclipse in Minnesota
    12. www.ibtimes.sg — When Is the Next Lunar Eclipse? February 2027 Event Will Be Far Fainter Than August's 'Almost Blood Moon'
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