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Nearly total lunar eclipse to be visible across Southland
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· August 26, 2026
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Southern California skywatchers will have a chance Thursday night to see a nearly total lunar eclipse, with 96% of the moon expected to slip into Earth’s shadow at the height of the celestial event. Griffith Observatory will open its grounds for public viewing of the partial lunar eclipse beginni...
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Key points Griffith Observatory will open its grounds for public viewing of the partial lunar eclipse beginni... Southern California skywatchers will have a chance Thursday night to see a nearly total lunar eclipse, with 96% of the moon expected to slip into Earth’s shadow at the height of the celestial event. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Southern California skywatchers will have a chance Thursday night to see a nearly total lunar eclipse, with 96% of the moon expected to slip into Earth’s shadow at the height of the celestial event. Griffith Observatory will open its grounds for public viewing of the partial lunar eclipse beginni...
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