A total lunar eclipse will occur for all of North America Thursday night.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth orbits between the sun and the moon. As a result, the Earth casts its shadow onto the full moon. Unlike a solar eclipse, you do not need any equipment or special glasses to view the total lunar eclipse.
Often called the Blood Moon
During the eclipse, the Earth casts its dark shadow onto the moon. This is known as the umbra. As a result, it creates a reddish hue. That is why the total lunar eclipse is often referred to as the blood moon.
Areas that will see the lunar eclipse
Here is a look at the timeline of the total lunar eclipse in EDT. The greatest portion of the eclipse will occur around 3 a.m.
The question is, will the sky be clear enough to see it where you live? It looks cloudy for much of the west coast and Rockies. However, the sky will be clear for most of the Midwest with the exception for the Upper Midwest.
Some clouds will be possible in the south and also along the northeast coast from Washington, D.C. to Boston.
Be sure to check it out, because the next total lunar eclipse won’t occur in the United States until March 3, 2026. The best areas to view that will be in the west.
Will skies stay clear for the total lunar eclips? Check your forecast here.
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