Fullmåne September 2024: Experience the Celestial Supermoon Eclipse

Fullmåne September 2024: A Celestial Spectacle

Moon lovers will have a reason to celebrate on Tuesday as fullmåne september 2024 aligns with a partial lunar eclipse. This event allows people across North America, South America, and parts of Africa and Europe to witness a part of the moon's surface covered by Earth's shadow.

What to Expect During the Eclipse

A partial lunar eclipse occurs when Earth passes between the moon and the sun, causing a celestial alignment that blocks sunlight from reaching the moon. The event is themed around September's captivating full moon, often referred to as the harvest moon due to its connection to fall harvests in the Northern Hemisphere, according to NASA.

• The supermoon will be at its closest point to Earth during this event, creating the illusion of a larger and brighter lunar body.
• Things kick off at 8:41 p.m. ET when the moon starts entering Earth's shadow.
• Look for the moon's dimming starting from around 10:13 p.m. ET.
• The eclipse peaks at 10:44 p.m. ET, with approximately 8% of the moon's surface in shadow.
• The full moon occurs at 10:35 p.m. ET, just moments before the peak of the eclipse.

As the eclipse ends, people can enjoy the **clarity** of the lunar body exiting the shadow by around 12:47 a.m. ET on Wednesday. Unlike solar eclipses, there's no need for protective gear during lunar viewing, making this event accessible for everyone with a clear sky.