Lunar eclipse expected, but stargazers in Europe need to get up early

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2026-08-27

Berlin (dpa) - The moon will undergo a partial eclipse in the early hours of Friday morning - though people in Europe who are keen to see the spectacle will have to get up early as the moon will enter the Earth's umbra at 0234 GMT. The weather forecast is also unfavourable. The German Weather Service (DWD), for example, offers little hope of a clear view, with clouds, showers and thunderstorms moving in from the west. If visibility is good, the......

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