Check your weather forecast for clear skies next Thursday night, so you don't miss out on the 'nearly-total' lunar eclipse. On the evening of August 27th, the Full Moon will rise. However, depending on where you are at the time, it may or may not immediately light up your sky.

The Moon reaches its New Moon phase on August 12 as a total solar eclipse takes place across parts of the world.

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A near-total lunar eclipse will take over the skies in Illinois soon. Here's what to know about the phenomenon.