Lunar Eclipse Visible this week in New York State

We are set to have another eclipse here in Western New York, but this time you will have to stay up late or get up really early to see it. We are expected to see a total lunar eclipse this week in the 716.

Total Lunar Eclipse Expected This Weekend in WNY

Coming up late Thursday night into early Friday morning, we are expected to see a total lunar eclipse here in Western New York. It should be much better viewing than the partial solar eclipse we had last week.

Cloud cover caused some issues with seeing the solar eclipse, but that shouldn't be a problem for the lunar eclipse."

The eclipse on Thursday Night will be close to 100% covered. According to officials, the moon will be at 96.2% coverage, meaning that a small ring of the moon will still be visible. This will be the closest to 100% coverage of the moon until December 31st, 2028.

What will the Moon Look Like During Lunar Eclipse?

During the eclipse, much of the moon may take on a rusty red hue, while a thin sliver remains brightly illuminated. The reddish hue will come from when the sun moves in front of the moon.

Timeframe For Lunar Eclipse

The eclipse will start around 9:23 pm on Thursday and end around 3:01 am on Friday. Here is a look at the timeframe of the lunar eclipse.

The eclipse begins when the moon enters Earth's faint outer shadow at 9:23 pm on August 27th.
At 10:33 pm the partial eclipse begins, and Earth's dark umbral shadow starts to creep across the lunar surface.
Maximum eclipse occurs at 12:12 am on Aug. 28, when 96.2% of the moon will be immersed in Earth's umbra.
The partial phase ends at 1:51 am with the penumbral eclipse concluding at 3:01 am.