Partial lunar eclipse 2024, aurora forecast for Mass. NECN [Video]

We have one more summer-like day for all before the clouds and cooler temperatures take over, with rain for some.

Highs Tuesday reach the low 80s, with cooler temperatures along south facing beaches. With a southerly wind direction, our humidity is on the rise with dewpoints in the low to mid 60s. High-level and thin clouds, combined with wildfire smoke in the upper levels of the atmosphere, will bring filtered sunshine and a muted sunset Tuesday evening. 

But before all that, two beautiful celestial phenomena could be visible in the night sky

A partial lunar eclipse occurs Tuesday night. Earth’s shadow will cross over the full Harvest Supermoon starting at 8:41 p.m. and peaking at 10:44 p.m. This also coincides with the “supermoon” status, when the moon is closest to the earth in its orbit. 

The “Harvest” nickname is reserved for the full moon that occurs closest to the Autumnal …