A total lunar eclipse will flush the moon red Thursday night into Friday morning across the country including Boston, where viewers will have to hope for a break in the clouds to see the spectacle.

It doesn't rank nearly as "cool" or visually stunning as a total solar eclipse, but a total lunar eclipse is still a very fun and easy-to-view event. Tonight's lunar eclipse of the Worm Moon is positioned perfectly across the United States allowing for nearly everyone to get a view.

A total lunar eclipse will be viewable in the United States overnight into Friday morning, so some may want to pull an all-nighter to catch a good look at the rare celestial event, also known as the "blood moon.