What time is the lunar eclipse tonight? When will it reach its peak and how will it look
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Look to the sky this Thursday night: a partial lunar eclipse will be visible. After missing out on this month's total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats as the Earth's shadow briefly envelops the Moon. Almost the entire lunar surface will be covered from Thursday night into Friday—an impressive 96%—making this a particularly deep partial eclipse. Although it is technically not a 'blood moon,' the Moon will still take on a slight reddish hue, according to NBC 5 meteorologist Kevin Jeanes. In this case, the Earth will pass between the Moon and the Sun, casting a reddish-orange shadow on our closest neighbor. Since this is a partial eclipse, the alignment will not be perfect, and it will not be a true blood moon. The partial phase of the eclipse will last over three hours, but the entire eclipse, from when the full Moon enters the faintest and outer edge of the Earth's shadow to when it exits, will last for 5 and a half hours. Nearly 1 billion people in the United States, Canada, and Central and South America will have a prime view of the entire eclipse. More than 3 billion people—44% of the world's population—will be in a position to see at least part of it. When will it reach its peak? The partial lunar eclipse begins at 9:33 p.m. Central Time, reaches its peak at 11:12 p.m., and ends at 12:51 a.m. on Friday. Clear skies in the Chicago area will make for a pleasant viewing experience.
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