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During the early hours of March 3, 2026, a total lunar eclipse turned the Moon copper-red as Earth’s shadow covered it; visibility varied by region, with favorable viewing across much of western North America, parts of South America, East Asia and Australia, weather permitting. Totality lasts about 59 minutes, beginning around 6:04 a.m. ET, and the next total lunar eclipse is expected in 2028.
A total lunar eclipse, the Worm Moon, will occur Tuesday morning with the event starting around 1:50 a.m., peaking around 3:04–4:02 a.m. PST and maximum at 3:33 a.m.; western Washington has the best view, but increasing clouds from a front moving in after midnight could hinder visibility.
The Northern Lights may be visible across 14 U.S. states tonight, with the best viewing conditions between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. under clear, dark skies, especially in northern states and Alaska, due to increased solar activity during the solar maximum. However, the chance of seeing them in the contiguous U.S. is generally low, with better prospects in Alaska.
The Perseids meteor shower will peak on August 12-13, 2025, but a bright 84% full moon is expected to significantly reduce visibility, allowing viewers to see only the brightest meteors and decreasing the expected activity from about 50 to 10-20 meteors per hour. Viewing is best in dark, rural areas before dawn, and the shower has been ongoing since mid-July, continuing until August 23.
The northern lights may be visible in 10 northern states on Wednesday night due to increased auroral activity forecasted by NOAA, with the best viewing between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. in areas with clear, dark skies, and another chance to see them on Thursday night.
New Hampshire is set to have clear and sunny skies for the 2024 solar eclipse, making it one of the best spots in the country to view the event. Communities in the path of totality and the rest of the state can expect generally sunny conditions with temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to mid-60s. The partial eclipse will begin around 2:15 p.m. and peak just before 3:30 p.m., with some communities in northern New Hampshire in the path of totality, while the rest of the state will experience about 95% coverage of the sun.
The total solar eclipse will be visible across parts of the United States, including New York, but the weather forecast indicates that the best viewing conditions will likely be in parts of New England and the Midwest, while clouds may obscure the view in portions of the interior Northeast. New York City is expected to have temperatures in the 60s, with some uncertainty about cloud cover during the eclipse, while Buffalo, New York, is forecast to have thicker cloud cover. However, even if it's cloudy, some of the eclipse may still be visible.
Mostly cloudy skies are expected in western Pennsylvania today, with some breaks in the clouds possible by lunchtime, especially northwest of Pittsburgh. The most ideal viewing zone near Pittsburgh will likely be over northern or central Ohio. The eclipse will begin around 2 p.m. with maximum coverage around 3:15 p.m., and there are some positive trends in the cloud cover forecast, but clouds won’t completely clear.
The weather forecast for the upcoming total solar eclipse in Massachusetts indicates mostly clear viewing conditions, with some high cirrus clouds expected in the afternoon. There is no chance of rain or snow, and temperatures will be comfortable, with light winds. The moment of totality is expected to occur between 3:26 and 3:34 pm, providing a unique opportunity to witness this rare astronomical event. Viewers are advised to put their phones down and fully immerse themselves in the experience.
Updated weather forecasts for the 2024 solar eclipse show that New York City is likely to have good viewing conditions, while Texas and parts of the Great Lakes in the path of totality may experience disappointment due to increasing cloud cover. Specialized eclipse glasses are recommended for viewing the eclipse, and cities like Indianapolis and Louisville are expected to have optimal conditions, while areas like Austin, Buffalo, and San Antonio may have poor visibility due to cloud cover and potential storms.
Lee Weather Team Meteorologist Joe Martucci provides a cloud cover forecast to help viewers find the clearest sky for the much anticipated total solar eclipse in southeastern Missouri, where totality will occur during the afternoon.
The total solar eclipse will darken Western New York on Monday afternoon, and meteorologist Joe Martucci provides a cloud cover forecast to identify the clearest sky for optimal viewing conditions.
Severe storms may impact the viewing of the solar eclipse in parts of the Southwest, with a Level 2 risk for severe weather in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Cloud cover and potential storms could hinder optimal viewing, but parts of the Northeast are forecast to have clear skies. A total of 32 million people in the US are within the eclipse's path of totality, with the next total solar eclipse visible across the contiguous US not expected until August 2044.
The weather forecast for the total solar eclipse on Monday indicates that parts of the southern and central U.S. may experience clouds and rain, while the East Coast and parts of California and the Great Basin may have better viewing conditions. The path of totality spans 15 states from Texas to northern Maine, with the rest of the Lower 48 states and several other regions able to see a partial eclipse. Some areas, particularly the western Gulf Coast and Deep South, are forecasted to have rain, with a chance of severe storms. Parts of the Eastern Seaboard and northern New England may have less cloud cover, while the Midwest, central Plains, and much of California and the Great Basin are expected to be relatively cloud-free.
The upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8 is threatened by poor weather across much of North America, with normally clear regions facing bad conditions and unexpected improvements in typically poor areas. Over a dozen U.S. states and Canadian provinces lie in the path of totality, but the weather forecast for the event is not promising, with some areas likely to have limited or obstructed views due to cloud cover. Unusual weather patterns have disrupted typical viewing conditions, with the best chances for clear skies now in the northeast, while Texas remains largely unfavorable. Despite the forecasts, there is still hope for clear skies on the day of the eclipse.