The total lunar eclipse is just hours away, but the forecast may not cooperate.
What is a total lunar Eclipse?
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon moves into Earth’s shadow, and this eclipse will last for just over an hour. But you’ll need to be a night owl (or an early riser) to catch it, it happens from 1:26 a.m. to 2:32 a.m. CST.
The moon won’t pass through the center of Earth’s shadow. Instead, it will move through the northern half, making the upper part of the moon appear slightly brighter during totality.
Houston may miss the total lunar eclipse
While it is a mostly sunny day, we have a different picture tonight.
Clouds are the culprit! Tonight, clouds increase ahead of a cold front, which means that by maximum eclipse, SE Texas’s view may be obstructed.
If clouds do beat out moonlight, the next best option is to stream the eclipse.
