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Primetime Lunar Eclipse - August 27

Western Slope Skies by KVNF Public Radio

Aug 14, 20263:31Science & Medicine

On August 27 the Sun sets late, around 7:46 PM MDT, which allows enough time to get home from work or school, eat dinner, and get ready for the lunar show. The eclipse begins at 7:21 PM MDT, before the moon rises locally...

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