Partial Lunar Eclipse Visible Over Portland
A partial lunar eclipse was captured on camera over downtown Portland on Thursday night, during which the Earth's shadow partially obscured the Moon, causing it to appear red.
Portland, OR, August 27, 2026 — A partial lunar eclipse provided a celestial spectacle over downtown Portland on Thursday night. During the event, the Earth’s shadow gradually moved across the face of the Moon, obscuring a portion of it.
This phenomenon, known as a partial lunar eclipse, occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow upon the lunar surface. Observers noted that the portion of the Moon not covered by the deepest part of Earth’s shadow took on a distinct reddish hue. This coloration is attributed to sunlight being filtered and refracted through the Earth’s atmosphere, scattering blue light and allowing red light to pass through and illuminate the Moon.
The event was captured on camera, with images circulating that show the partial obscuration of the Moon over the city skyline. The exact timing and duration of the eclipse were not provided, nor were specific details about where in downtown Portland the capture took place. However, the visible evidence confirmed the occurrence of this astronomical event in the local skies.
Lunar eclipses are safe to view with the naked eye, unlike solar eclipses. They occur relatively frequently, with various degrees of visibility depending on geographical location. This particular event offered Portland residents a chance to witness a partial dimming and reddening of the Moon.
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