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Moon set to turn red as rare partial lunar eclipse graces UK skies on Friday

BBC News•Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 06:03 AM•2 min read

The Moon could glow an eerie red in the early hours of Friday but cloud cover may spoil the spectacle for some parts of the UK.

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