The forecast also called for the potential of aurora activity as far south as Washington, Idaho, Montana, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the upper peninsula of Michigan early Friday morning.
A total lunar eclipse begins Monday night and continues into the early morning hours on Tuesday. Clouds will limit or completely obscure viewing over much of the state, but some locations in the state will be lucky enough to see it under a clear sky. The next total lunar eclipse occurs in March, 2025.
Tonight will likely be a uniquely lit night sky that you’ll want to stay awake for, with a double feature showing of the pink full moon and a high likelihood of aurora borealis.
Today on Sky Watch Alaska, learn about two planets you'll want to see in the sky, hear about the next mission to Venus and learn why the expected aurora didn't arrive.