Right now cloud cover projections for all of Missouri look good for viewing the lunar eclipse. It doesn’t really matter where in the State you choose to camp…nearly all have a space with wide open skies within walking distance of the campsites. If you have one in mind, ask me about open skies or call their office.

Arrow Rock has a big field between the campers and the historic town so if you are in the middle of the State, that would be a fun gathering spot.

Be sure to check weather maps but if the weather shifts, you can’t go wrong with dinner at the The Tavern and a historic tour of the town.

🌕 NEAR-TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE VISIBLE ACROSS much of Missouri THURSDAY NIGHT

Sky watchers across the region will have something pretty impressive to watch Thursday night into early Friday morning as a deep partial lunar eclipse becomes visible across our entire region. At its peak, roughly 96% of the Moon will be inside Earth’s dark shadow.

⏰ ECLIPSE TIMELINE

• 8:23 PM Thursday — Penumbral eclipse begins. The initial shading will be very subtle.
• 9:33 PM — Partial eclipse begins. Earth’s dark shadow becomes clearly visible moving across the Moon.
• 11:12 PM — Maximum eclipse. Roughly 96% of the Moon will be inside Earth’s dark shadow.
• 12:51 AM Friday — Partial eclipse ends.
• 2:01 AM — Penumbral eclipse ends.

While you may hear this called a “Blood Moon,” it technically isn’t one because the Moon will never become completely immersed in Earth’s shadow. However, with about 96% of the Moon eclipsed, much of the lunar surface may take on a reddish or copper appearance near maximum eclipse.

No telescope or eclipse glasses are needed. Lunar eclipses are completely safe to view with the naked eye, and the Moon will be well above the horizon during the main portion of the eclipse.

The only wildcard will be cloud cover.