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Lunar Eclipse Thursday Night Peaks At 93 Percent Over Lubbock, Storms May Cloud The View - FMX 94.5
A deep partial lunar eclipse will reach 93 percent coverage over Lubbock at 11:12 p.m.
The eclipse itself is a sure thing. What's less certain is whether anyone here will actually see it. Thursday night carries a chance of thunderstorms, and cloud cover alone can block the view even without a full storm rolling through. If the moon is sitting behind a cloud deck at peak coverage, the whole show disappears.
For folks in Lubbock who want to give themselves the best shot, checking a local weather radar closer to showtime will matter more than picking the perfect field. The eclipse doesn't require any equipment. Step outside, look up, and if the sky cooperates, you'll see the moon roughly nine-tenths swallowed in shadow.
The timing is actually reasonable for a weeknight. 11:12 p.m. Is late enough to feel like an event but not so late it wrecks a work morning. A full lunar eclipse, by comparison, can drag past midnight and still deliver less visual punch than a 93 percent partial at its peak.
Common questions
What time is the lunar eclipse Thursday night in Lubbock?
- The eclipse peaks at 11:12 p.m. Thursday, reaching 93 percent coverage. That makes it one of the more dramatic sky events the South Plains has seen in years. No telescope or special equipment is needed - just step outside and look up if the sky is clear.
Will storms block the lunar eclipse in Lubbock Thursday night?
- There is a chance of thunderstorms Thursday night, and cloud cover alone can block the view even without a full storm. Checking a local weather radar closer to 11 p.m. is the best way to know whether skies will cooperate before heading outside.
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