AccuWeather: Comfy, with a spot shower

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Tuesday will feature sunny to partly cloudy skies with most locations staying dry.

Early risers may also get a chance to spot a Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket launch from Cape Canaveral shortly after 5:30 a.m. If skies remain clear, the launch could be visible in the southern sky several minutes later. Because it will occur just before sunrise, viewers could witness the so-called "space jellyfish" effect, where the illuminated exhaust plume creates a jellyfish-like appearance against the morning sky.

There is a slight chance of a spotty afternoon shower, mainly north and west of the city, with only a low risk of an isolated sprinkle reaching the city itself. Temperatures will reach around 78 degrees while humidity remains low.

The extended forecast favors dry weather through Wednesday, although some high clouds are expected.

Thunderstorms return Thursday afternoon and night, with a lingering shower or thunderstorm possible Friday before drier air arrives.

Skywatchers will also have something to look forward to late Thursday night. The August full moon, known as the Sturgeon Moon, will coincide with a strong partial lunar eclipse shortly after midnight. During the eclipse, the moon may take on a reddish appearance as sunlight filtered through Earth's atmosphere reaches the lunar surface. Cloud cover, however, could affect viewing conditions.

Saturday looks ideal for beach plans, while Sunday should be partly sunny with only a slight chance of a late-day shower.

Conditions turn more humid again Monday with a mix of sunshine and clouds.

THE 7-DAY FORECAST

Tuesday
Comfortable with a spot shower. High 78

Wednesday
Best bet. High 80

Thursday
Thunderstorms return. High 81

Friday
Lingering t-shower. High 82

Saturday
Back to the beach. High 82

Sunday
Partly sunny. High 78

Monday
Humid, sun and clouds. High 79

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