New Yorkers may be able to see the blood moon during the partial lunar eclipse Thursday, but they’re going to have to stay up late.<\/p>\n
The event will happen when the moon passes into the shadow of the Earth. The partial eclipse starts at 10:34 p.m., and it will look like a bite is being taken out of the moon, according to NASA<\/a>. <\/p>\n Residents should keep an eye out around 12:13 a.m. Friday, during the moment of greatest eclipse. That’s when 96.3% of the moon’s disk is within Earth’s umbra, which is the darkest part of the shadow the Earth casts, space experts say.<\/p>\n As more of the moon falls into the shadow, it will appear darker and look a reddish-copper color. And unlike a solar eclipse, no special glasses are required for safe viewing.\u00a0<\/p>\n However, clouds could obstruct the view for Tri-State Area residents. Strong storms and downpours are expected Thursday and will linger at night.\u00a0<\/p>\n New York City had a total lunar eclipse<\/a>\u00a0and blood moon in March 2025, but it was too cloudy to see over the city and in the suburbs of Long Island and New Jersey.\u00a0<\/p>\n Just two weeks ago, there was a total solar eclipse<\/a>\u00a0viewable in parts of Europe, including Spain. A partial eclipse was viewable in the New York City area, where a very small part of the sun looked cut out.\u00a0<\/p>\n