Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position

Phys.org reports that a near‑total lunar eclipse will grace the night sky over the Americas Thursday night into Friday, when Earth's shadow sweeps across almost the entire lunar surface. Roughly ninety‑six percent of the moon will be masked, offering one of the deepest partial eclipses of the year, and stargazers can look forward to a striking celestial display as the shadow lingers overhead.

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