Thursday night’s lunar eclipse: Where to watch, peak time and Asheville weather update
The Aug. 27 lunar eclipse will turn the Moon coppery, but western North Carolina clouds could make viewing difficult.
On Thursday night, Aug. 27, and into early Friday, Aug. 28, North Americans will be treated to a deep partial lunar eclipse. In western North Carolina, the Moon is expected to move deep into Earth’s shadow, appearing dark copper or red near peak. About 96.3% of the Moon’s disk will be inside Earth’s umbra, or darkest shadow, during the eclipse’s peak. This event coincides with August’s traditional Sturgeon Moon.
For viewers in Asheville and surrounding areas, weather may impact visibility. The eclipse will be observable for several hours, starting when the Moon enters the umbra. The reddish hue becomes more pronounced as more of the Moon moves into Earth’s shadow. No special equipment is necessary to view the eclipse, which can be seen from any open location with a clear sky.
However, local weather conditions in Asheville could hinder the view, with lingering clouds, high humidity, and potential fog affecting visibility around the eclipse’s peak.
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