Moon set to turn red as rare partial lunar eclipse graces UK skies
There will be a partial lunar eclipse in the UK on 28 August, and may cause the Moon appear reddish in colour.
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There will be a partial lunar eclipse in the UK on 28 August, and may cause the Moon appear reddish in colour.
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