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Partial lunar eclipse of supermoon lights up US skies in celestial double

A supermoon, known as the Harvest Moon, lit up the skies across the Northern Hemisphere on Tuesday night.

NEW YORK – Did you miss the breathtaking show that took place in the sky on Tuesday evening?

Skywatchers across the United States were treated to a rare celestial double experience: a partial lunar eclipse and a supermoon.

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  • The full Harvest Supermoon will rise behind the Empire State Building in New York City on September 17, 2024, as seen from Union City, New Jersey.
    (Gary Hershorn)

  • The full Harvest Supermoon will eclipse New York City on September 17, 2024, as seen from Hoboken, New Jersey.

    The full Harvest Supermoon will eclipse New York City on September 17, 2024, as seen from Hoboken, New Jersey.
    (Gary Hershorn)

  • The full Harvest Supermoon will rise behind the Lower Manhattan skyline and One World Trade Center in New York City on September 17, 2024, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey.

    The full Harvest Supermoon will rise behind the Lower Manhattan skyline and One World Trade Center in New York City on September 17, 2024, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey.
    (Gary Hershorn)

  • A partial solar eclipse of the full moon will be visible over downtown San Diego during the Humphreys Concerts By the Bay on September 17, 2024 in San Diego, California.
    (Daniel Knighton)

The moon Not only did it appear brighter, but it also appeared larger as it approached perigee — the point in its orbit closest to Earth — which happened on Wednesday morning.

For those lucky enough to witness this celestial event, it was a truly unforgettable sight. The video shown here, captured by @final_ghoul_, shows the moon from a highway in Swartz Creek, Michigan, around 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

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In Scituate, Massachusetts, the combination of a lunar eclipse and a supermoon created a mesmerizing display over the Scituate Lighthouse that was truly awe-inspiring.

The full moon, a full supermoon, will rise on September 17, 2024, over Scituate Light in Scituate, Massachusetts, USA.

The full moon, a full supermoon, will rise on September 17, 2024, over Scituate Light in Scituate, Massachusetts, USA.

(Joseph Prezioso/Anadolu/Getty Images)

Utah photographer Scott T. Taylor captured a stunning shot of the full moon rising over the valley, perfectly capturing the eerie beauty of the night.

Tuesday's full moon is often called the Harvest Moon or Corn Moon, reflecting its importance to farmers. As the sun begins its descent, this moonlight provides extra hours of light, helping with the harvest of crops.

A perfect example of this was seen by farmers at Malkow Farms in Monroe, Wisconsin, when the supermoon shone brightly on their soybeans.

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On September 17, 2024, a supermoon rises over a soybean crop at Malkow Farms in Monroe, Wisconsin.

On September 17, 2024, a supermoon rises over a soybean crop at Malkow Farms in Monroe, Wisconsin.

(Ross Harried/NurPhoto/Getty Images)

If you missed the eclipse, you're out of luck. However, you can still experience the supermoon on Wednesday night. Even though the eclipse is over, the moon will continue to appear larger and brighter than usual.

So be sure to grab your telescope or binoculars and head outside to enjoy this celestial wonder.

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