Partial lunar eclipse set for August 27 across the Americas amid mixed cloud forecasts
The Weather Channel reports that the partial lunar eclipse scheduled for the night of August 27, 2026, will be visible across North and South America, but viewing conditions could vary, with clear skies under a heat dome in parts of the Southwest and scattered showers and thunderstorms elsewhere. Earlier forecasts from The Weather Channel and AP News noted that the eclipse will cover about 96 % of the Moon and that the best viewing conditions are expected in the Americas, though cloud cover may differ by region.