Texas sky to feature partial lunar eclipse and Sturgeon Moon in August 2026

In August 2026, observers in Texas will witness a rare celestial combination involving a partial lunar eclipse and the Sturgeon Moon. This event is expected to produce a distinct reddish or orange hue in the sky.

According to NASA, this visual transformation occurs because sunlight that is not blocked by Earth is filtered through the thick layer of the atmosphere on its way to the lunar surface. This effect is described as if “all the sunrises and sunsets of the world were being projected onto the Moon.” This specific combination of a full moon and a partial eclipse is considered atypical, with similar occurrences last recorded in September 2024.