The moon is seen from Milwaukee on April 15 during a total lunar eclipse, known as a 'blood moon' because it turns the moon a red color. Credit: Mike De Sisti

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This has been a good year for moon-watching in Wisconsin, with a so-called "blood moon" in April and several "supermoons."

Another blood moon is due Wednesday morning, when a total lunar eclipse will turn the moon a reddish color. Best viewing will be on the Pacific coast, but part of the eclipse will be visible from Wisconsin.

The total eclipse Wednesday will last about an hour, during which the moon will appear 5.3% larger than it did during the eclipse on April 15, according to NASA. In Wisconsin, the total eclipse will begin at 5:25 a.m. and greatest eclipse is at 5:55 a.m., but if you get out early you can catch the start of the partial eclipse at 4:15 a.m. The moon will set in Wisconsin before the eclipse is over.

So far, the weather seems to be cooperating. WTMJ-TV meteorologist Scott Steele's forecast calls for a clear night Tuesday followed by a mostly sunny Wednesday.

There were three back-to-back supermoons this year, the last on Sept. 8. A supermoon is a full moon that occurs when the moon is at its closest to the Earth, making it appear larger and brighter.