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The best photos of the partial lunar eclipse in September 2024

The partial lunar eclipse illuminated part of the planet this week.

Unlike a total lunar eclipse, a partial lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, moon and Earth are not perfectly aligned, according to NASA, and only a small portion of the moon is covered. The second lunar eclipse of the year was visible across the Americas, Europe and Africa between the evenings of September 17 and 18.

This particular partial lunar eclipse – also called the Harvest Moon – was very special because it was also a supermoon, which shone even brighter and appeared even larger in the sky.

This partial lunar eclipse will be the last lunar eclipse of 2024, but don't worry if you missed it this year! The next total lunar eclipse will be March 13-14, 2025. According to timeanddate.com, this eclipse will be visible across Europe, the Americas, and much of Asia, Australia, and Africa.

Check out some of the best photos of the partial lunar eclipse of September 17 and 18.

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Partial lunar eclipse in Syria on September 18, 2024.

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The partial lunar eclipse shone brightly over Syria on September 17.

Lift up

Partial lunar eclipse in Wisconsin on September 18, 2024.

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A plane flew over Monroe, Wisconsin, with the partial lunar eclipse in the background.

Bright over the City of Light

Partial lunar eclipse in Paris on September 18, 2024.

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The city of Paris was rewarded with an incredible view of the partial lunar eclipse.

Uprising over Los Angeles

Partial lunar eclipse in Los Angeles on September 18, 2024.

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Los Angeles residents had a great view of the partial lunar eclipse and supermoon.

A look over Turkey

Partial lunar eclipse in Turkey on September 18, 2024.

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The partial lunar eclipse occurred over the mausoleum of the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, in Ankara, Türkiye.

Aligned to the partial lunar eclipse

Supermoon and partial lunar eclipse in Corpus Christi, Texas, on September 18, 2024.

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The arrow on this pedestrian sign in Corpus Christi, Texas, was perfectly aligned with the partial lunar eclipse and supermoon.

Above the flag of Texas

On September 18, 2024, a partial lunar eclipse will occur over the flag of the state of Texas.

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The supermoon and partial lunar eclipse also lit up the night sky above the Texas state flag in Corpus Christi.

Shine so bright

Partial lunar eclipse and supermoon in the Czech Republic on September 18, 2024.

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This artistic photo of the partial lunar eclipse was taken in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic.

Above the city

Partial lunar eclipse and supermoon in the Czech Republic on September 18, 2024.

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The partial lunar eclipse shone over the town of Ivancice in the Czech Republic.

Supermoon over San Diego

Partial lunar eclipse and supermoon in San Diego on October 18, 2024.

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The supermoon and partial lunar eclipse looked beautiful over the Pacific Ocean in San Diego.

Big and bright

Supermoon and partial lunar eclipse over Istanbul, Türkiye, on September 18, 2024.

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The partial lunar eclipse was visible in detail as it illuminated Istanbul, Turkey.

Courageous over Baghdad

Partial lunar eclipse and supermoon in Baghdad on September 18, 2024.

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On September 17, the supermoon shone over Baghdad, Iraq.

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