Partial lunar eclipse this month is expected to turn the full Sturgeon Moon a rusty red hue

WASHINGTON — A nearly total lunar eclipse will be visible at the end of August for most of the U.S. during the full Sturgeon Moon. 

The partial eclipse won't fully block out the moon but is expected to give the bright white surface a deep copper-red hue the night of Aug. 27-28. It will be visible for most of North America, South America and parts of Europe and Africa, so long as skies are clear of clouds and light pollution. 

A lunar eclipse happens when a full moon passes through the Earth's shadow, which is called the umbra. 

At least 93% of the moon's diameter will be obscured at maximum eclipse, Read Entire Article