The Supermoon Shines Bright
WASHINGTON — The night sky was illuminated by a spectacular supermoon, coinciding with a rare partial lunar eclipse that captivated viewers around the world.
On Tuesday night, the Moon appeared brighter and larger than usual, a breathtaking sight to behold. Supermoons occur when the Moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, creating a stunning visual display in the sky.
Adding to the celestial show was a rare partial lunar eclipse, where the Earth’s shadow covered a portion of the Moon’s surface, casting a mysterious darkness over about 4% of the lunar disc.
Observers across the globe were treated to the spectacle of the partial lunar eclipse from Tuesday into Wednesday, with some of the clearest views reported in the UK and the US.
In the UK, the eclipse took place between 01:40 BST and 05:47, reaching its peak at 03:44, while viewers in the US could witness the event between 20:41 EST and 00:47, with maximum darkness occurring at 22:44.
Latin America, Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia and the Middle East also had the opportunity to witness the lunar eclipse, adding to the global fascination with the celestial event.
Known as the Harvest moon, this month’s full moon marks the second of four “supermoons” to occur this year, delighting skywatchers with its brilliant display.
Mark your calendars for the next partial eclipse in August 2026, where an even more remarkable event is expected as 96% of the Moon will be engulfed in shadow. — BBC
