Moon Phase September 7 2025: Tonight’s Lunar Appearance
- A total lunar eclipse coincides with the Full Moon on September 17-18, 2024, offering a stunning celestial display visible across North and South America, and parts of Europe...
- A total lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the lunar surface. Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses...
- The total lunar eclipse will reach its peak on September 18, 2024.here's a breakdown of key times (all times are approximate and depend on your exact location):
September 2024 Total Lunar Eclipse: A Guide to the ‘Harvest Moon’ Spectacle
A total lunar eclipse coincides with the Full Moon on September 17-18, 2024, offering a stunning celestial display visible across North and South America, and parts of Europe and Africa. This eclipse, occurring near the autumnal equinox, earns it the nickname “Harvest Moon” eclipse.
What is a Total Lunar Eclipse?
A total lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the lunar surface. Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are safe to view without special eye protection. The Moon doesn’t disappear entirely; instead, it often takes on a reddish hue, earning it the nickname “Blood Moon.” This reddish color is caused by sunlight being refracted (bent) and filtered through Earth’s atmosphere, scattering away most of the blue light and leaving behind the longer wavelengths of red and orange light according to NASA.
When and where to See the September 2024 Eclipse
The total lunar eclipse will reach its peak on September 18, 2024.here’s a breakdown of key times (all times are approximate and depend on your exact location):
| Phase | Universal Time (UT) | Eastern daylight Time (EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| Penumbral Eclipse Begins | 01:52 UT | 09:52 PM EDT (September 17) |
| Partial Eclipse Begins | 02:22 UT | 10:22 PM EDT (September 17) |
| Total Eclipse Begins | 03:22 UT | 11:22 PM EDT (September 17) |
| Greatest Eclipse | 03:47 UT | 11:47 PM EDT (September 17) |
| Total Eclipse Ends | 04:47 UT | 12:47 AM EDT (September 18) |
| Partial Eclipse Ends | 05:46 UT | 01:46 AM EDT (September 18) |
| Penumbral Eclipse Ends | 06:16 UT | 02:16 AM EDT (September 18) |
Visibility: The eclipse will be fully visible in North and South America. Parts of Europe and Africa will see at least the partial phases. Time and Date provides a detailed map showing visibility by location.