The moon is expected to take on a pumpkin-like shade of orange Tuesday night thanks to a partial lunar eclipse , which occurs when the moon passes through only part of Earth’s shadow. September’s full moon is also a harvest moon and the second of four back-to-back supermoons.
Here’s what Hoosiers should know about the partial lunar eclipse happening soon.
When is the partial lunar eclipse?
A partial lunar eclipse will brighten, then darken evening skies on Sept. 17, 2024, according to NASA . The moon will appear full for roughly three days — beginning Monday through Thursday morning — but on Tuesday it will dim temporarily, taking on a reddish, or orange-like hue.
What time is September 2024’s lunar eclipse?
The moon will start entering the Earth’s partial shadow at 8:41 p.m. EDT, dimming slightly at the top edge until entering the full shadow at roughly 10:13 p.m., writes NASA. You should see the peak of the eclipse at 10:44 p.m. with only the top 8% of the moon in full shadow.