Partial Lunar Eclipse coincides with Harvest Moon

Harvest Moon lunar eclipse takes place tonight

The full moon in September is known as the Harvest Moon, and this year, it coincides with a partial lunar eclipse. This means that the Earth, moon, and sun will align in such a way that the Earth's shadow will fall on a portion of the moon. The eclipse will begin at 9:09 p.m. EDT and will reach its peak at 10:54 p.m. EDT. The entire eclipse will last for about 3 hours and 28 minutes.

What is a partial lunar eclipse?

A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth's shadow covers only a part of the moon. This can happen when the moon is near one of its nodes, which are the two points where the moon's orbit intersects the Earth's orbit. During a partial lunar eclipse, the moon will appear to be partially covered by a dark shadow. The umbra, or darkest part of the Earth's shadow, will cover a portion of the moon, while the penumbra, or lighter part of the Earth's shadow, will cover the rest of the moon.

What time is the partial lunar eclipse?

The partial lunar eclipse will begin at 9:09 p.m. EDT and will reach its peak at 10:54 p.m. EDT. The entire eclipse will last for about 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Where can I see the partial lunar eclipse?

The partial lunar eclipse will be visible in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia. The best time to see the eclipse will be during its peak, which is expected to occur at 10:54 p.m. EDT.

What should I expect to see during the partial lunar eclipse?

During the partial lunar eclipse, the moon will appear to be partially covered by a dark shadow. The umbra, or darkest part of the Earth's shadow, will cover a portion of the moon, while the penumbra, or lighter part of the Earth's shadow, will cover the rest of the moon. The moon may also appear to take on a reddish hue during the eclipse.