Rare celestial event tomorrow: Partial lunar eclipse coincides with supermoon
A rare celestial event is set to captivate skywatchers across the globe on Tuesday. The night will witness a unique combination of a partial lunar eclipse and a supermoon. During this phenomenon, Earth's shadow will partially obscure the Moon's surface, creating an intriguing visual spectacle. This event can be observed from various locations in Europe, Africa, Asia, and both North and South America.
Partial lunar eclipse won't be visible in India
Unfortunately, the partial lunar eclipse will not be visible from India as the Moon will be below the horizon during this time. This means that cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai won't have a view of this celestial event. The maximum visibility of the eclipse is expected at 8:48 am on September 18 in India.
Understanding the phenomenon of a partial lunar eclipse
A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth positions itself between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the moon's surface. The extent of this shadow can vary, leading to either a partial or total eclipse. During a partial lunar eclipse, only part of the Moon is obscured by Earth's shadow, often resulting in a reddish hue.
Supermoon will be visible for 3 days
As per NASA, the supermoon will be visible on Tuesday night at 10:35 PM EDT. However, depending on your region, the Moon will appear full for about three days, from Monday evening through Thursday morning. The term supermoon was given by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979 as either a new or full Moon that occurs when the Moon is within 90% of its closest to the Earth.
