Check out the Super Blood Wolf Moon total lunar eclipse Sunday - CNYcentral.com

As the Moon moves completely into the umbra, it turns a reddish-orange color. Credit: NASA

This Sunday make sure you look to the skies. It's a lot to say, but the "Super Blood Wolf Moon total lunar eclipse" takes place.

What makes this event so special is the fact this is the first total lunar eclipse visible across the entire U.S. since about 8 years ago. It'll also be a "blood moon." Which means when the moon passes through the Earth's shadow, it'll turn a coppery color — a mix of red and orange.

Second, this event will involve a full moon. In January, a full moon is called the "Wolf Moon." It's also a Super Moon because its orbit will place it a little closer to Earth, so it'll appear to be slightly larger than normal.

This eclipse will last for more than an hour. The total lunar eclipse will begin on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 11:41 p.m. EST and totality will last until 12:44 a.m. on Monday, Jan 21. The peak will occur at 12:16 a.m. EST on Jan. 21, according to Space.com.

An early forecast shows that the best chance for clearer skies would be the North Country and northern Oneida county and eastern areas because these areas.

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