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Supermoon, full moon, lunar eclipse and possible comet: Best observation opportunities in the USA

Get ready for a spectacular full moon sight this month, but that's not all. In September, a supermoon, a full moon, a partial lunar eclipse and possibly a comet will appear in the night sky. According to NASA, the moon will appear full for about three days, Monday night into Thursday morning. There will also be a partial lunar eclipse on the night of the full moon. Then later in the month and into October, we could see a comet. Supermoon and Full Moon Details Date and Time: Tuesday night, September 17, 2024, 10:35 p.m. EDT Duration: Appears full Monday night into Thursday morning Partial Lunar Eclipse Lunar Eclipse: Partial lunar eclipse on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning Starts: 10:13 p.m. EDT Peak: 10:44 p.m. EDT Ends: 11:16 p.m. EDT (leaves full shadow), 12:47 a.m. EDT (leaves partial shadow) What is a Supermoon? A full moon is when the moon is 90% closest to Earth. This will be the second of four consecutive supermoons in 2024. They are known as the largest and brightest moons of the year.What is there to know about the Harvest Moon? The full moon is closest to the autumn equinox. The autumn equinox this year is on Sunday, September 22. The name was first used in 1706. Essential for farmers who work late into the night.Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) According to NASA, a comet called Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) could also appear in the night sky as long as it does not fade away once it gets close to the sun. It is expected to be above the horizon before dawn begins from September 22 to October 4. NASA is also reporting sightings later in the month of October. On the evening of October 12, the comet will be four degrees above the western horizon at the end of dusk. At the end of dusk on October 13, it will be 10 degrees above the western horizon. 12 degrees on October 14, 16 degrees on October 15. Get the latest interesting news by clicking here. Share your photos and videos. We want to see your photos and videos of the supermoon and comet. Upload your videos and photos to Ulocal. Stay up to date with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here. Popular Stories

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Get ready for a spectacular full moon appearance this month, but that's not all. September will see a supermoon, a full moon, a partial lunar eclipse, and possibly a comet appear in the night sky.

According to NASA, the moon will be full for about three days, Monday evening through Thursday morning. There will also be a partial lunar eclipse on the night of the full moon. Then later in the month and into October, we could see a comet.

Details about the Supermoon and Harvest Moon

  • Date and time: Tuesday evening, September 17, 2024, 10:35 p.m. EDT.
  • Length of time: Seems to be busy from Monday evening to Thursday morning.

Partial lunar eclipse

  • lunar eclipse: Partial lunar eclipse in the night from Tuesday to Wednesday morning.
    • Start: 10:13 p.m. EDT.
    • Peak: 10:44 p.m. EDT.
    • Ends: 11:16 PM EDT (exits full shadow), 12:47 AM EDT (exits partial shadow).
NASA Moon Phases in September 2024

Courtesy of NASA

Moon phases for September 2024

What is a supermoon?

  • A full moon is when the moon is at 90% of its closest approach to the earth.
  • This will be the second of four consecutive supermoons in 2024.
  • Known as the largest and brightest moons of the year.

What do you need to know about the Harvest Moon?

  • The full moon is closest to the autumn equinox.
  • The autumn equinox this year is on Sunday, September 22nd.
  • The name was first used in 1706.
  • Indispensable for farmers who work late into the night.

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan ATLAS)

A comet called Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) could also appear in the night sky, according to NASA, unless it fades away as it passes close to the sun.

It is expected to be visible above the horizon before dawn from September 22 to October 4. NASA is also reporting sightings later in October.

  • On the evening of October 12, the comet will be four degrees above the western horizon towards the end of dusk.
  • When dusk ends on October 13, it will be 10 degrees above the western horizon
  • 12 degrees on October 14
  • 16 degrees on October 15

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