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93% Lunar Obscurity: See the Eclipse Tonight!
25 Aug
Summary
- A partial lunar eclipse will be visible Thursday night into Friday.
- Earth's shadow will block 93% of the moon during its peak.
- The next lunar eclipse visible locally won't be until 2027.
Residents of Minnesota and Wisconsin experienced a partial lunar eclipse from Thursday evening into early Friday. This astronomical event occurred when Earth positioned itself directly between the Moon and the Sun, casting its shadow onto the lunar surface.
During the eclipse's peak at 11:12 p.m. on Thursday, Earth's shadow significantly dimmed the moon, obscuring an impressive 93% of its surface. While the partial eclipse officially began at 9:33 p.m., a subtle shadow was noticeable starting at 8:23 p.m. Clear skies in the Twin Cities provided excellent viewing conditions.
Similar timings were observed across other communities in Minnesota and Wisconsin, with minor variations. Those interested in observing the eclipse without solar glasses could enhance their view with binoculars or a telescope. The last lunar eclipse visible in the region took place on March 3. The next significant lunar eclipse visible in the Twin Cities is anticipated on February 20, 2027.
