A partial lunar eclipse will take place on August 27-28, giving people across much of the US a chance to watch the Moon pass through Earth's shadow. | Astrology

The lunar eclipse will reach its maximum around 12:12 a.m. Eastern Time on August 28

Earth's curved inner shadow will darken the moon's disk during the Aug. 27-28 partial lunar eclipse.

Skywatchers in parts of four continents will have an opportunity to observe a major partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28, when Earths umbra will cover most of the Moon. The event…

There's another celestial event to round out August.