Tech Desk 
Sep 17, 2024
One of the most anticipated celestial events, a partial lunar eclipse 2024 is occurring on tonight (September 17), and users will be able to catch a glimpse of a partial lunar eclipse earlier morning tomorrow (September 18) from Channel Islands from 01:41am IST to 05:47am IST and are all set to concur along with a harvest moon and a supermoon.
It will be apparent in several countries including western Asia, North and South America, Europe, Africa, and parts of Antarctica.
What is partial lunar eclipse?
A partial lunar eclipse occurs during the full moon phase, while the Earth is placed between the Sun and Moon, due to this, the Earth’s shadow will cover the surface of the Moon changing its colour on the sky to blooming red at 8:41am EDT on Tuesday and 6:11 am IST, Wednesday.
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Moreover, it is pretty different from a total lunar eclipse which happens when the entire Moon passes through the Earth’s shadow. The Moon will begin to enter the
Furthermore, it will be apparent from half of the Earth, which is quite interesting and a scarce event soon to occur and it is expected to occur after August 2026.
NASA stated: "This will be the second of four consecutive Supermoons, appearing larger than last month's Supermoon and effectively tied with the full Moon in October for the closest full Moon of the year."
How to see a partial lunar eclipse
As mentioned earlier, the partial lunar eclipse will be apparent from the Channel Islands with a clear night and especially everyone who stays up late will spectate the essential celestial event of 2024.
You can get a clear view of the partial lunar eclipse from several areas of Channel Island such as Sark.
