The world's inhabitants will be able to simultaneously see the Harvest Supermoon and a partial lunar eclipse: when and where to watch
The world's inhabitants will be able to see two fantastic astronomical phenomena at once. On the night of September 17-18, 2024, the Harvest Supermoon will rise in the sky and plunge into darkness for a while.
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible if the sky is clear. But to see this double astronomical miracle in its full glory, Space.com recommends turning on a free online broadcast that will take place on YouTube thanks to The Virtual Telescope Project.
In addition to being a supermoon, the September full moon will be larger than the average supermoon.
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September's full moon is the second of four consecutive supermoons in 2024, following August's Blue Supermoon.
According to scientists, the term "supermoon" describes the full moon that is closest to Earth in its slightly elliptical orbit. At this time, the full moon may appear slightly larger and brighter in the sky.
However, the brightness of the Harvest Supermoon will be eclipsed by a partial eclipse. Scientists emphasize that 8.7% of the upper part of the Moon will be immersed in the darkest part of the Earth's shadow. Nevertheless, the partial lunar eclipse should provide an interesting contrast on craters and other details on the lunar surface.
The eclipse is also a visible reminder of the Earth's spherical shape, as the shadow forms a curve on the Moon's visible disk.
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According to scientists, lunar eclipses occur when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow over our natural satellite.
Illustration of a lunar eclipse showing the shadow and penumbra of the Earth, part of its shadow cast by the Sun.
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It will be possible to see the Supermoon eclipse in Europe, North and South America (except Alaska), most of Africa, West Asia, and parts of Antarctica. However, the time of the lunar eclipse depends on the location.
The eclipse will be visible in Europe, South America, Africa, and most of North America.
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For example, Europe, including Ukraine, as well as Africa, will see the eclipse in the pre-dawn hours of September 18. For London, however, the eclipse will be at its clearest at around 3:45 a.m. BST on September 18.
During a partial eclipse, one side of the moon shines brightly, while the other side is plunged into darkness.
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According to TheSun, the partial eclipse will begin at 3:12 a.m. EDT on September 18 and end at 4:15 a.m. EDT. While the penumbral eclipse can be seen earlier at 1:41 a.m. EDT and will end at 5:47 a.m. EDT.
The supermoon eclipse will be visible from different parts of the world.
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Astrologers advise you to be patient and wear a warm blanket to avoid oversleeping during this fantastic double cosmic event.
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