As the sun sets in the Northern Hemisphere on Tuesday, viewers will be treated to an incredible sight: This year's Supermoon coincides with the Harvest Moon and a partial lunar eclipse. As the moon rises tonight, it will be partially covered by Earth's shadow as it passes between our planet's natural satellite and the sun. You can watch the lunar eclipse here.
Where can I watch the lunar eclipse?
This particular eclipse will be visible across the Northern Hemisphere, including all of North America except Alaska. In the United States, each of the lower 48 states is expected to be able to see the natural wonder in full. In addition to North America, the eclipse will be visible across Africa, Europe, Greenland, South America, and much of the Middle East.
When will the lunar eclipse occur?
According to NASA, the Moon will first enter Earth's shadow at 8:41 p.m. ET, but the peak of the eclipse will occur at approximately 10:13 p.m. and last until approximately 10:44 p.m. The Moon will exit the umbra at 11:16 p.m. and pass beyond the penumbra at 12:47 a.m. Wednesday morning.
What can I expect to see during a partial lunar eclipse?
During a total lunar eclipse, the moon moves into the Earth's shadow, turning the moon bright red. In tonight's partial eclipse, the Earth's shadow moves over the moon but does not completely cover it. This phenomenon only occurs during a full moon, making them a rare but always spectacular event. The most recent lunar eclipse was in April.