Supermoon and Lunar Eclipse Thrill Stargazers
A stunning supermoon illuminated the skies across the globe, coinciding with a rare partial lunar eclipse
18 - Sep - 2024Tech
This celestial spectacle was further enhanced by a partial lunar eclipse, in which the Earth's shadow obscured a small portion of the Moon. Approximately 4% of the Moon's surface was covered by shadow, creating a unique visual effect.
This celestial spectacle was further enhanced by a partial lunar eclipse, in which the Earth's shadow obscured a small portion of the Moon. Approximately 4% of the Moon's surface was covered by shadow, creating a unique visual effect.
The partial lunar eclipse was visible overnight from Tuesday into Wednesday across the UK, Europe, North and South America, and the entirety of Africa. In the UK, the eclipse occurred between 01:40 and 05:47 BST, peaking at 03:44. In the United States, the eclipse could be observed between 20:41 and 00:47 EST, with its maximum occurring at 22:44.
The partial lunar eclipse was visible overnight from Tuesday into Wednesday across the UK, Europe, North and South America, and the entirety of Africa. In the UK, the eclipse occurred between 01:40 and 05:47 BST, peaking at 03:44. In the United States, the eclipse could be observed between 20:41 and 00:47 EST, with its maximum occurring at 22:44.
For astronomy enthusiasts, there’s more to look forward to, as two total lunar eclipses will be visible from the UK in 2025. These events are scheduled to occur on March 14 and September 7, offering more chances to witness the beauty of Earth's shadow on the Moon.