Rolla Daily Digest Friday, August 28, 2026
Ty's Take
Moon's going to slip into Earth's shadow tonight, and if you've got the patience to stay up or step outside this evening, you'll see it happen in real time. A partial lunar eclipse isn't as dramatic as the sun kind, but there's something about watching the shadow creep across that bright face that reminds you how small we all are out here, whether you're looking up from downtown or from a creek bend south of town. The S&T physics folks could probably explain the geometry down to the degree, but sometimes you don't need the equations. Just find a clear spot, let your eyes adjust, and watch the sky do what it does. Clear skies tonight would be a gift in Phelps County.
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Phelps County Focus
Partial eclipse of the moon tonight
Phelps County residents will have a clear view of a nearly total lunar eclipse Thursday night, August 27, 2026, with the moon reaching 96% coverage in Earth's shadow around 11:13 p.m. The eclipse begins at 8:23 p.m. local time, and observers across the eastern and central United States will see the...
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