BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — High pressure builds into through Wednesday bringing clearing skies and warmer weather. Partly cloudy tonight with cool temperatures dropping into the mid-50s with valley fog. Mostly sunny and warmer on Wednesday with highs near 80. Wednesday evening will be the last sunset at 8pm until spring of 2027, April 17 to be exact. The next chance of rain arrives Wednesday night into Thursday morning. T-storm chances across inland areas and across the S.Tier Thursday afternoon with a marginal risk of severe weather. But the storms are likely to move out just in time for a special treat!
Storms are expected to clear out just in time for one of the year's most impressive celestial shows. This Thursday evening, we're in for a treat with a partial lunar eclipse that's about as close to total as you can get.
Here's what makes this special: Earth's shadow will swallow up an incredible 96.3% of the Moon's surface. That means you'll see almost the entire lunar disc fade into that mysterious reddish-brown color as it passes through our planet's umbra—the darkest, most dramatic part of Earth's shadow.
Mark your calendars for Thursday night and keep your fingers crossed that Mother Nature cooperates. With clear skies on the horizon, this could be the perfect opportunity to step outside, look up, and witness one of space's most beautiful natural phenomena right from your backyard.
No special equipment needed—just your eyes and maybe a cozy blanket. The show starts Thursday evening just after 10:30pm as the partial eclipse begins. Maximum occurs at 12:12am and the partial eclipse ends at 1:51am.
TONIGHT: partly cloudy, mid 50s.
WEDNESDAY
MORNING: Partly cloudy, near 60.
AFTERNOON: Mostly sunny, near 80.
THURSDAY
MORNING: Mostly cloudy, mid 60s.
AFTERNOON: Sctd. showers, upper 70s.
FRIDAY
MORNING: Partly cloudy, near 60.
AFTERNOON: Sun and clouds, mid 70s.
SATURDAY
MORNING: Partly cloudy, near 60.
AFTERNOON: Partly sunny, mid 70s.
