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Partial lunar eclipse of August 2026

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Latest: Lunar eclipse to be visible across the Americas in August 2026

A partial lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur between August 27 and 28, 2026, visible across various regions including the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the eastern Pacific Ocean. The phenomenon is expected to cover appr

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Comet 10P/Tempel 2 near-Earth approach

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Latest: NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day highlights comet Tempel 2 and solar eclipses

In early August 2026, the periodic Jupiter-family comet 10P/Tempel 2 made its closest approach to Earth, passing at a distance of approximately 62 million kilometers. The event provided opportunities for scientific obser