If the sky is completely clear, the lunar eclipse will be visible. However, residents know that's not an easy guarantee. Here's what the forecast says.

A powerful cross-country storm is set to unleash a barrage of weather hazards across the United States this week, bringing everything from torrential rain and mountain snow to tornadoes, wildfires, and even impacting the visibility of a total lunar eclipse.

However, one key question forms the basis of the conversation: What's the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse? Here's everything you need to know about how the positions of Earth, the moon and the sun combine to create some of the sky's most spectacular events.

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Then, as Mercury turns retrograde in impulsive Aries, protect your relationships by taking extra time to respond.

The next Total Lunar Eclipse will be visible across all of North America on Thursday, March 13th. SPOKANE, Wash. — It's time to ooh and ahh at the night sky on Thursday night, March 13th for a total lunar eclipse!

StormTracker8 Meteorologist Matt DiNardo was solo in the WRIC NOW studio to discuss some of the science behind this week's weather forecast.

We're sharing our best tips on how to photograph the moon and with the total lunar eclipse on March 13-14 — discover the right gear, settings and composition techniques to make the most of the event.

Mercury retrograde from March 14 to April 7 travels through Aries and Pisces, coinciding with a full moon and lunar eclipse, sparking myths and theories.