Despite a forecast that includes cloudy skies in Minnesota, you still may be able to see the total lunar eclipse in the overnight hours.

But there should be some prime spots for eclipse viewing, too. “The good news is the total lunar eclipse will last for more than an hour, much longer than the total solar eclipse last April,

Besides, storms were on the way. When I stepped outside after supper to see whether setting my alarm made any sense, all I could see of the worm moon was a tiny, lighted patch of sky flashing through a gap between hurrying clouds.

Known properly as a total lunar eclipse, the event will begin the night of Thursday, March 13 and reach its peak around midnight, turning the moon a shade of red as the Earth’s shadow falls across its surface.

March's full moon, the Worm Moon, is extra special. Here's how bad weather won't keep Redding from seeing the striking view.

For example, Salt Lake City is forecast to have 93% cloud cover during the eclipse, the weather service said. A "blood moon" total lunar eclipse will occur this week, astronomers say. Here's ...