Central Region Colorado
State: Colorado
Score: 91 (Great)
Event window: 10:20 PM-12:10 AM local
Local sky window: Monday 11:00 PM-2:00 AM MDT
Main factor: Moon above horizon and low cloud risk
Event details
Partial Lunar Eclipse Window
A lunar eclipse happens when Earth shadow darkens the Moon.
When to look: 10:20 PM-12:10 AM local
Where visible: Western and central U.S.
How to watch: No telescope required. Naked eye works; binoculars or a camera are optional.
What can ruin visibility
Check these before travel
Cloud cover and Moon visibility matter more than darkness for this event.
- Confirm the event window
- Confirm Moon position
- Check cloud cover
- Choose an open horizon
Event timing source
Date guard and local forecast handoff
Calendar status: Date to confirm
Date guard: Past event windows are not promoted as current events on the event hub or astronomy calendar.
Forecast dataset: 2026-07-13
Use this event page for the sky-window baseline, then use the map or tonight forecast for clouds, moonlight, darkness, and the best local viewing window.
Best regions for this eclipse
Start with western and central U.S. options, then verify local cloud timing
North Region Arkansas
State: Arkansas
Score: 91 (Great)
Event window: 10:20 PM-12:10 AM local
Local sky window: Monday 11:00 PM-2:00 AM CDT
Main factor: Moon above horizon and low cloud risk
North Region North Dakota
State: North Dakota
Score: 91 (Great)
Event window: 10:20 PM-12:10 AM local
Local sky window: Tuesday 12:00 AM-3:00 AM CDT
Main factor: Moon above horizon and low cloud risk
North Region Wisconsin
State: Wisconsin
Score: 90 (Great)
Event window: 10:20 PM-12:10 AM local
Local sky window: Monday 11:00 PM-2:00 AM CDT
Main factor: Moon above horizon and low cloud risk
Confirm the event window and Moon position
Simple field check
Darkness is less important than whether the Moon is visible from your location. Verify the event timing, Moon altitude, and cloud cover before the window starts.
Confirm the Moon is above your local horizon and recheck cloud cover before the event window.
Recheck local sky conditions before long travel, especially if the event depends on a short viewing window.