September’s Full Moon Will Feature a Partial Lunar Eclipse

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September’s Full Moon Will Feature a Partial Lunar Eclipse

As a seasoned gamer and space enthusiast with countless hours spent exploring virtual galaxies and battling interstellar foes, I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation for this year’s September Supermoon Lunar Eclipse. With a background that has allowed me to witness the grandeur of digital constellations and alien landscapes, I am eager to add this celestial spectacle to my cosmic repertoire.

This month’s full moon will be one of four successive “supermoons,” which occur when the moon is near its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit. Any time a full moon aligns with or approaches the perigee, it becomes a supermoon. To top it off, this September’s full moon will also include a partial lunar eclipse, making it an even more captivating sight in the night sky.

The celestial spectacle is set to be observed from a majority of North America, the entirety of South America, and certain regions in Africa and Europe. The Moon will reach its full phase on Tuesday, September 17, at around 10:35 p.m. Eastern Time, although it will appear full from Monday night until Thursday morning. It remains uncertain whether or how lunar eclipses might influence characters such as Mary (Isla Fisher) from the series “Wolf Like Me,” but here’s how you can maximize your enjoyment of this celestial event.

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September’s Full Moon Will Feature a Partial Lunar Eclipse

Solar eclipses are well-known for their stunning displays, but lunar eclipses offer a unique chance to witness the dance of the solar system in motion. In simple terms, a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves in front of the Sun from our perspective on Earth. If we’re fortunate, the Sun is completely obscured, revealing its own corona, and the shadow of the Moon falls upon the Earth.

A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth acts as an intermediary, positioning itself between the Moon and the Sun. Normally, during a full moon phase, sunlight travels through space, bounces off the Moon’s surface, and reaches our eyes. However, during a lunar eclipse, sunlight passes through the Earth’s atmosphere first, curving around it and illuminating the Moon. The majority of this light scatters away, but the red and orange hues make it through, casting a reddish glow on the Moon’s surface.

During a total lunar eclipse, the phenomenon is most noticeable, but it also occurs, though less so, during a partial lunar eclipse such as this one. At 8:41 p.m. ET, the Moon will move into Earth’s penumbra (the outer part of its shadow where only some of the Sun is hidden). At 10:13 p.m., the top edge of the Moon will enter Earth’s umbra (the inner part of its shadow where the entire Sun is blocked). The eclipse will reach its maximum at approximately 10:44 p.m., with around 8% of the Moon’s surface within the umbra. The Moon will leave the umbra at 11:16 p.m. and the penumbra at 12:47 a.m., as per NASA’s prediction.

The total eclipse of the Moon will stretch over approximately four hours. Within this duration, a significant part of the Moon will reside within Earth’s deepest shadow for roughly an hour. If your outdoor plans are limited, focusing on that hour-long event called the umbral phase would be ideal. Whether you choose to witness this partial eclipse or crave more views, the next total lunar eclipse is scheduled for March 2025. For those interested in further lunar spectacles following Tuesday night…

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2024-09-17 20:01