Wed Sep 18 03:31:07 UTC 2024: ## Supermoon and Partial Lunar Eclipse Light Up Skies Worldwide
A spectacular celestial event graced the skies on Tuesday night, as a supermoon coincided with a rare partial lunar eclipse. The Moon appeared brighter and larger than usual due to its closest proximity to Earth in its orbit.
The partial lunar eclipse, where the Earth’s shadow covered a small portion of the Moon’s surface, was visible across vast swathes of the globe, including the UK, Europe, North and South America, and Africa. Observers in the UK witnessed the eclipse peak at 03:44 BST, while those in the US saw the maximum coverage at 22:44 EST.
This full moon, known as the Harvest Moon, was the second of four supermoons occurring this year. The event captured the imagination of stargazers worldwide, with stunning images shared from locations as diverse as Jerusalem, Mexico, and China.
The celestial show attracted a surge of interest, with reports on the supermoon appearing alongside other news stories, including the aftermath of explosions in Lebanon and discussions on the salary of British official Sue Gray.
The next total lunar eclipses visible from the UK are scheduled for March 14th and September 7th of next year, promising another opportunity to witness the mesmerizing dance of celestial bodies.
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