A lunar eclipse lights up skies across the Americas and Europe, in photos

People watch the partial lunar eclipse across the Americas and Europe. According to NASA, about 96% of the Moon will pass through Earth’s umbra, falling just short of a total lunar eclipse.

A partial lunar eclipse is seen beyond a television tower Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 in Kansas City Missouri. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

A partial lunar eclipse is seen through an American flag, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

The moon rises behind a coconut palm during a partial lunar eclipse in Salvador, Bahia state, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

The full moon rises beyond the city hall in downtown Kansas City, Mo., before a lunar eclipse Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Juan Carlos Sanchez adjusts his telescope as he waits for customers to offer them a chance to view the moon in exchange for a voluntary contribution during a partial lunar eclipse in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

The moon rises behind a Spider-Man statue during a partial lunar eclipse in El Alto, Bolivia, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

A lunar eclipse of the moon is seen through light clouds above the Washington Monument in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

A boy looks at the moon through a telescope during a lunar eclipse in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

A partial lunar eclipse is seen in Los Angeles, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

A couple embrace as the full moon rises hours before a lunar eclipse at the Santa Luzia viewpoint in Lisbon, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)

The moon is seen shortly before total eclipse near to the Independence Angel monument in Mexico City, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

A partial lunar eclipse is seen above the stadium light during a pre-season NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Hector Garcia looks at the moon through a telescope and a cellphone adapted with his son during a lunar eclipse in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

An airplane flies past a partial lunar eclipse in Los Angeles, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

A partial lunar eclipse is seen on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

The moon sets behind the Colosseum during a partial lunar eclipse in Rome, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams are ready to get down to the business of living up to their status as the clear early favorite to win the Super Bowl.

They finished off the preseason with a 20-18 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night. Two weeks from now, they'll hop on a 16-hour flight to open the season against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.

“And now here we go,” Rams coach Sean McVay said. "We know what a great challenge it’s going to be."

Ty Simpson threw a go-ahead touchdown in the second quarter and Harrison Mevis kicked two 27-yard field goals for the Rams, who won all three of their preseason games. Simpson finished 18 of 23 for 119 yards.

“I thought he had good command,” McVay said. “He’s got a great game-day demeanor.”

The Rams didn’t play any starters in keeping with McVay’s approach to games that don't count in the standings. Even backup quarterback Stetson Bennett was held out.

The Rams added a familiar face earlier Thursday, bringing back wide receiver Tutu Atwell while sending running back Jarquez Hunter to the Miami Dolphins. Atwell was drafted by the Rams in 2021. He signed as a free agent with Miami in March but didn't play a regular-season game there.

“He adds depth. It gives us an opportunity to be able to have that speed element, and he can do some different things,” McVay said, denying the move had anything to do with a potential league suspension of star wide receiver Puka Nacua.

The Chargers went 1-2 in the preseason, coming off a 41-17 loss to the 49ers last week.

“I liked the response of the entire team from week two to week three of the preseason,” coach Jim Harbaugh said. “Many of the things we were working on I saw some real strides. Offensive line would be a big one. Really like the way it’s coming together.”

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert played just two series. His fumble led to Mevis' first 27-yard field goal early in the first quarter.

Herbert bounced right back, throwing a 65-yard TD pass to Quentin Johnston — the second-longest catch of the receiver's career — on the second play of a drive that lasted 14 seconds and gave the Chargers a 7-3 lead.

“It was double-wow — the route, the throw, the protection,” Harbaugh said.

New defensive coordinator Chris O'Leary chest-bumped safety Tony Jefferson after the Chargers forced the Rams to turn the ball over on downs inside the 1-yard line on a drive that lasted 9:41.

Trey Lance took over for Herbert in the second quarter, with his first series ending on a shanked 20-yard punt by JK Scott. The Rams quickly took the lead for good on third-stringer Simpson's 11-yard TD pass to fourth-string receiver Brennan Presley for a 10-7 lead.

Cameron Dicker missed a 49-yard field goal just before halftime, leaving the Chargers trailing 13-7. Known as the most accurate kicker in NFL history, he also whiffed on two extra-point attempts in three preseason games.

Dicker cut the deficit to 13-10 in the third, hitting a 34-yard field goal.

The Rams extended the lead to 20-10 in the fourth on Matthew Caldwell's 8-yard TD pass to Dean Connors.

The Chargers closed to 20-18 on Gregory Desrosiers' 34-yard TD run and third-string quarterback DJ Uiagalelei's 2-point conversion pass to Evan Svoboda.

Rams: QB Caldwell (knee) went out after being hurt on a keeper late in the fourth quarter.

Chargers: WR Dalevon Campbell appeared to hurt his foot in the third quarter.

Rams: Open Sept. 10 against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia.

Chargers: Open Sept. 13 against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium.

See AP’s full NFL coverage here

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Trey Lance, above, is brought down by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Darryl Peterson III for a sack during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Katie Chin)

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cam Lampkin (21) celebrates after bringing down Los Angeles Chargers quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, below, during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Rams Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Katie Chin)

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston, center, celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Rams Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)