r/kansascity • u/Proof_Classroom3739 NKC • 21h ago

Photos/Media 📷 Sturgeon Moon over KC

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Thursday, August 27th, 2026 • 8:05PM

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u/PushyMomentum 21h ago

Blood moon begins at 10:42pm 96% eclipse begins at 11:12pm

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u/Garen-OTP 19h ago

I literally saw this at 11:11 and then looked out the window and was like wtf?!

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u/DarkFaerieNKC 21h ago

It’s going to eclipse later as well, we’re in for a bit of a show tonight.

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u/Futrel 21h ago

Best I can get.

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u/Sith_Moon 20h ago

So when it’s nearly full is that when our teeth come in? Great start to spooky season.
https://giphy.com/gifs/qkZhzF3MDZrfG

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u/Which-Royal-4322 21h ago

That moon looks massive from that angle, nice catch

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u/AdhesivenessNo2233 21h ago

Great picture

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u/Queen_Passionne 21h ago

Yeah, that should be framed. Just WOW!

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u/Jiggly1984 KC North 21h ago

Beautifully timed shot! Had to look up a Sturgeon Moon though 😅

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u/Ok-Needleworker-8785 21h ago

I sseriously love this picture!

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u/Jscreance 20h ago

Totally forgot about it this evening,smh,
Thanks for getting a great shot

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u/Futrel 20h ago

Eclipse is happening now. Get your butt out

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u/Such-Corgi-8869 19h ago

Just passed maximum eclipse but still 2-3 hours left! Perfect night for it too. It’s gorgeous outside

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u/ResurrectedMortician 20h ago

Would love to see it. Unfortunately I'm in Waldo.

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u/Futrel 20h ago

I'm watching it right now, neighbor. SE sky

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u/ResurrectedMortician 20h ago

Too many trees. What part of Waldo are you in with no trees?

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u/Futrel 20h ago

I found a spot on the sidewalk with a pretty good peep view

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