Amarillo, TX – A rare “Blood Moon” total lunar eclipse will be visible early Tuesday morning across the Texas Panhandle, but cloud cover and fog could limit how much residents actually see before sunrise.
According to the US National Weather Service in Amarillo, the eclipse begins with a partial phase around 4:04 a.m. Tuesday. Totality — when the moon takes on a reddish hue — is expected to begin at approximately 5:03 a.m., with maximum eclipse at 5:30 a.m. Totality ends around 6:02 a.m., and the moon will set shortly after 7:17 a.m.
Forecasters say there is a medium chance (30–50%) of viewing impact for much of the Amarillo area, including Potter and Randall counties. Areas farther west in the Panhandle may see slightly better conditions, with a medium to high chance (50–70%) of clearer skies.
However, another concern is patchy fog, especially along Highway 60 from Hereford to Pampa, including Amarillo. Visibility could drop to around a half mile in some locations early Tuesday morning, potentially creating travel hazards during the pre-dawn commute.
Morning lows are expected in the 40s across much of the region.
The best viewing window will be between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., weather permitting. Residents planning to head outside should allow extra travel time if fog develops and monitor updated forecasts from the National Weather Service.
Will you be setting an alarm to catch the Blood Moon? Let us know if skies are clear in your area of the Panhandle.
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