Today is the last lunar eclipse of the year. This eclipse will be a partial lunar eclipse. This eclipse will not be visible in India but the view of the lunar eclipse supermoon will be visible in five continents of the world. This eclipse will be visible in Europe, Africa, North and South America and parts of Asia. On this day the moon will be very close to the Earth. Therefore it will appear very big and bright, that is why it is called Supermoon. According to NASA, it is also called Superharvest Moon. You can watch the lunar eclipse live on NASA’s website or social media platform. Apart from this, its live view can also be seen on time and date.
What is a lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth comes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon’s surface. Depending on the alignment, the eclipse can partially or fully obscure the moon. During a partial lunar eclipse, only a portion of the moon is covered by Earth’s shadow, often giving it a reddish tint. During a partial lunar eclipse, Earth’s shadow grows and then retreats without fully covering the moon, according to NASA.
