CHARLOTTE — A partial lunar eclipse captivated viewers across the Charlotte region late Thursday night.
The Earth aligned almost perfectly between the Sun and the full moon.
A great view of the lunar eclipse from our Lake Norman camera! 🔭 Viewing conditions north of the metro are pretty good if you're up and able to get outside! pic.twitter.com/EW9fnNeLdP
— Danielle Miller (@wx_danielle) August 28, 2026
Earth’s shadow covered 96% of the moon’s visible surface at its peak shortly after midnight.
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