How to Watch September's Partial Lunar Eclipse, Including When to See It

The upcoming partial lunar eclipse will take place on Sept. 18

This upcoming full moon will be extra special this year. The moon – which marks the closest full moon to the start of autumn – will be a supermoon and will bring the second partial lunar eclipse of the year.

According to NASA, lunar eclipses typically occur when the Earth’s shadow covers the moon during the full moon phase. The celestial phenomenon typically dims the moon’s appearance in the sky and can even give it a red hue.

A partial lunar eclipse – which takes place during a full moon –  is a phenomenon that occurs when there is an “imperfect alignment of Sun, Earth and moon”  and the moon passes the Earth’s umbral – or “inner” – shadow.

Lunar eclipses occur less frequently than solar eclipses, but the path of totality in a solar eclipse can take place in any part of the Earth once every 360 years. However, while a lunar eclipse event occurs less frequently, it can be visible up to over half of the Earth.

In astrology, eclipse energy can bring significant changes to a person’s life. Lunar eclipses specifically can force you to face the truth about a situation and bring about the ending to a significant cycle in your life.

Here is everything to know about when and where the partial lunar eclipse will be visible.

When is the 2024 partial lunar eclipse?

The partial lunar eclipse will be visible from Sept. 17 through Sept. 18. This will be the second lunar eclipse to take place this year, with the first lunar eclipse taking place on March 25.

Where will the partial lunar eclipse be visible?

If you’re hoping for the chance to see the partial eclipse, you might be in luck! NASA reported that the partial lunar eclipse will be visible across the Americas, Africa and Europe on Sept. 18.

What time does the 2024 partial lunar eclipse start?

According to NASA, the full moon will start on Sept. 17 at 10:35 p.m. EDT and will appear full through Sept. 18. That same day, the moon will begin to enter the Earth’s shadow at 8:41 p.m. The moon will then enter the Earth’s full shadow at 10:13 p.m. and peak at 10:44 p.m. The moon will then exit full shadow at 11:16 PM and the lunar eclipse will end at 12:47 a.m. on Wednesday morning.

Since this lunar eclipse is only partial, only eight percent of the moon will be in shadow, rather than the entire moon.

How do you watch the partial lunar eclipse?

Unlike a solar eclipse, it is safe to observe the moon and the lunar eclipse with the naked eye without any special equipment. NOAA also confirms that it is safe to view the partial lunar eclipse through binoculars or a telescope for better visibility.

Depending on your location and the amount of light pollution in your area, you may want to find a spot with fewer lights for optimal viewing. It will also be essential to make sure the weather is optimal for viewing in your area.

When is the next lunar eclipse?

While an annular solar eclipse will take place on Oct 2, 2024, the next total lunar eclipse will take place next year from March 13 through March 14.

During this time, the lunar eclipse will be visible across all of Europe and the Americas, and much of Asia, Australia and  Africa, according to Timeanddate.com.

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