Eclipse
Celestial event where the sun or moon is obscured
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Chasing the partial lunar eclipse: WRAL reporter dodges overnight clouds
A partial lunar eclipse is when the Sun and the Earth are almost perfectly aligned with a full moon.
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Ask the Meteorologist: What will the weather be like for the partial lunar eclipse Thursday night?
We will have a near total lunar eclipse Thursday night, but there may be some difficulties viewing it due to cloud cover. Let's dive into how our pattern will change ahead of the eclipse and the cloud cover forecast.
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Upcoming lunar eclipse: Key viewing details
This week, a significant lunar eclipse will be visible in our area, capturing the attention of astronomers and casual sky-watchers alike.
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Ask the Meteorologist: What to know about Thursday night's partial lunar eclipse
96% of the moon will appear red shortly after midnight Thursday into Friday.
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Look up for a partial lunar eclipse tonight
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible beginning Thursday night, with nearly 96% of the Moon entering Earth’s darkest shadow around 12:13 a.m. Friday.
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Europe prepares for August 12 total solar eclipse
The northeastern U.S. will see up to 25% of the Sun covered on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Only a tiny sliver will be visible in North Carolina.
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Artemis II breaks Apollo 13’s distance record with moon flyby that included a solar eclipse
Monday was a busy day for the mission, with the crew putting their geology training to use for nearly seven hours as they observe portions of the lunar surface never before seen by human eyes.
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Ask the Meteorologist: What makes Tuesday morning's lunar eclipse rare?
The sun will be rising at the same time that the lunar eclipse is at peak, setting up a potentially rare sight.
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Look up for a total lunar eclipse Tuesday morning
The last total lunar eclipse for 3 years also offers a rare opportunity to see the eclipse Moon and rising sun simultaneously, if you are in the right place.
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Eclipse season begins this month
Lunar and solar eclipses happen several times each year, but only during eclipse seasons like the one this month.
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A look at the first artificial solar eclipses created by two European satellites
A pair of European satellites have created the first artificial solar eclipses by flying in precise and fancy formation, providing hours of on-demand totality for scientists.
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Fred "Mr Eclipse" Espenak reflects on a lifetime dedicated to solar eclipses
The retired NASA astrophysicist leaves legacy written in shadow and light
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A year ago, a total solar eclipse captivated the nation, when is the next one?
A total solar eclipse swept from Texas to Maine a year ago today, but don't throw those eclipse glasses away just yet.
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Rare sunrise 'devil horn' eclipse to occur Saturday morning
What will this rare partial solar eclipse look like from North Carolina?
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Total lunar eclipse gives moon red tint
Early risers got a rare look at a total lunar eclipse on Friday. The eclipse gave the moon a red tint caused by the earth's shadow being cast onto the moon's surface.
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Total lunar eclipse to be visible early Friday morning
WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell spoke with NASA ambassador Tony Rice to discuss the rare celestial event.
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Why Friday morning's total lunar eclipse could turn the Moon deep red
Why Friday morning's total lunar eclipse might shift from Clemson orange to Wolfpack red or Virginia Tech maroon -- and the best times to see it.
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Look up! Lunar eclipse will be visible overnight Thursday into Friday morning across North Carolina
The moon will appear red shortly before 2:30 on the morning of Friday, March 14, 2025.
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2025 guide to stargazing: Supermoons, meteor showers, eclipses and more
It’s going to be a front-loaded, exciting year for all things celestial, lunar and planetary. Space lovers are going to take another solar plunge for what will be another eventful stretch for our solar system.
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Look up for a partial supermoon eclipse.
The harvest super Moon will pass through a part of the Earth's shadow, creating a partial lunar eclipse.
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First supermoon of the year kicks off 4 months of lunar spectacles Monday
Stargazers listen up! Our first supermoon of the year will rise Monday, kicking off a string of lunar spectacles.
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Durham family among millions traveling for eclipse
Greenville, PA has a population just over 5500, according to Census data. But on Monday, it was packed.
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NC couple travels to Pennsylvania to watch eclipse
A North Carolina couple made the trip to Pennsylvania to watch the solar eclipse in totality.
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Dozens gather to watch solar eclipse at Morehead Planetarium
Dozens gathered Monday at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center to take in the total solar eclipse, which was partially visible in North Carolina.
