A total lunar eclipse will be visible in Connecticut early Tuesday morning, but cloudy conditions may spoil the view. The blood moon phenomenon occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and moon, casting a reddish hue across the lunar surface. The eclipse will begin at 3:44 a.m. with totality starting at 6:04 a.m. and lasting 59 minutes.

NASA explains the reddish color results from sunlight passing through Earth's atmosphere, with blue light scattered away. The eclipse will progress through several stages, from the subtle penumbral phase to the dramatic totality when the moon appears coppery red. For optimal viewing, NASA recommends using binoculars or a telescope, and suggests using a tripod and several-second exposure for photography.

Weather forecasts predict significant cloud cover across Connecticut during the eclipse, with southwestern areas experiencing up to 86% cloud coverage at 6 a.m. A storm system moving in Tuesday morning will bring snow, transitioning to rain by evening. Residents in northeastern Connecticut have the best chance of clear viewing. The sunrise at 6:24 a.m. will further complicate viewing conditions for East Coast observers.