New Hampshire to have view of total lunar eclipse this week

The total lunar eclipse moving in later on tomorrow evening. Of course, the forecast for that as it stands right now *** little bit tricky because we will be having *** lot of lingering clouds around for the day on Thursday. Of course this is the run up tonight to *** couple of snow showers that we may have across the area, but you can notice the clouds continuing to linger through *** good portion of the day tomorrow along with the cooler reading. The 30s to lower range of the 40s as far as the clouds trying to break apart, I suspect as we go gradually through Thursday evening, we are expecting that in several locations, but probably not everywhere across the state will it be totally clear for that total lunar eclipse, and then eventually we will go to just about full sunshine during the daylight hours on Friday. But again, the timing of this. Especially for after midnight when we're expecting most of this to occur, uh, is going to be tricky as it stands right now with some clouds, it's *** fair visibility. So the main height of this really starts to develop with *** shadow developing across the full moon starting after about midnight. The height of it will be with that blood moon somewhere just before 2:30 a.m. through about 3:30 in the morning. And then that kind of shadow that develops after midnight kind of goes in reverse through about 6 a.m. before it eventually wraps up. It does look like again we will have quite *** few clouds around, but we'll continue to watch for the potential for those clouds to try to continue to break apart and continue to keep you updated on the forecast for this total lunar eclipse later on Thursday night and early Friday morning.

If the skies are clear later this week, you will have a chance to see a total lunar eclipse.There will be a lot of lingering clouds during the day Thursday before gradually breaking apart late Thursday night. Around the time of totality, it could be cloudy in some spots, but clear skies are expected in other zones. A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth moves between the moon and the sun. The Earth's shadow falls on the moon, causing it to darken significantly.>> Total lunar eclipse timeline: When will moon darken and turn red?The eclipse begins at 11:57 p.m. Thursday. The Earth's shadow will continue to fall across the moon for the next couple of hours. Totality, when the Earth's shadow fully covers the moon, lasts from 2:26 a.m. to 3:31 a.m. Friday morning.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <<The moon might also appear red for several hours in what's known as a "blood moon." That can occur when sunlight filters through the Earth's atmosphere, tinting the moon red.Unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse is safe to watch with the naked eye. You also don't need binoculars or a telescope, but those can also be used safely to pick out details on the moon's surface.>> Subscribe to WMUR's YouTube channel << The next total lunar eclipse viewable in North America will be on March 3, 2026.Be weather-aware! Download the WMUR app for Apple or Android devices and turn on push notifications. You can choose to receive weather alerts for your geolocation and/or up to three ZIP codes. In addition, you can receive word when precipitation is coming to your area.Get storm coverage through the free Very Local app on your smart TV.Follow the Storm Watch 9 team on social media:Mike Haddad: Facebook | XKevin Skarupa: Facebook | XHayley LaPoint: Facebook | XJacqueline Thomas: Facebook | XMatt Hoenig: Facebook | X

MANCHESTER, N.H. —

If the skies are clear later this week, you will have a chance to see a total lunar eclipse.

There will be a lot of lingering clouds during the day Thursday before gradually breaking apart late Thursday night. Around the time of totality, it could be cloudy in some spots, but clear skies are expected in other zones.

A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth moves between the moon and the sun. The Earth's shadow falls on the moon, causing it to darken significantly.

>> Total lunar eclipse timeline: When will moon darken and turn red?

The eclipse begins at 11:57 p.m. Thursday. The Earth's shadow will continue to fall across the moon for the next couple of hours. Totality, when the Earth's shadow fully covers the moon, lasts from 2:26 a.m. to 3:31 a.m. Friday morning.

>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <<

The moon might also appear red for several hours in what's known as a "blood moon." That can occur when sunlight filters through the Earth's atmosphere, tinting the moon red.

Unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse is safe to watch with the naked eye. You also don't need binoculars or a telescope, but those can also be used safely to pick out details on the moon's surface.

>> Subscribe to WMUR's YouTube channel <<

The next total lunar eclipse viewable in North America will be on March 3, 2026.

Be weather-aware! Download the WMUR app for Apple or Android devices and turn on push notifications. You can choose to receive weather alerts for your geolocation and/or up to three ZIP codes. In addition, you can receive word when precipitation is coming to your area.

Get storm coverage through the free Very Local app on your smart TV.

Follow the Storm Watch 9 team on social media:

Mike Haddad: Facebook | X
Kevin Skarupa: Facebook | X
Hayley LaPoint: Facebook | X
Jacqueline Thomas: Facebook | X
Matt Hoenig: Facebook | X

New Hampshire to have view of total lunar eclipse this week

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