A celestial event is expected to captivate viewers Thursday night. Earth's shadow will fall on the moon, causing a near-total lunar eclipse. This phenomenon occurs when the Earth comes between the sun and the moon. The eclipse will be visible to people in the Americas and other parts of the world, with the continental US having a prime view.

The moon will be mostly covered in Earth's shadow, with a specific percentage of the moon affected at the peak of the eclipse. The Earth's atmosphere will also play a role in the appearance of the eclipse.

Further details about the eclipse are available, including its visibility in other regions and the characteristics of the Earth's shadow on the moon.