A supermoon illuminated the night sky globally, coinciding with a rare partial lunar eclipse.
On Tuesday night, the Moon appeared larger and brighter than usual, a phenomenon known as a supermoon, which occurs when the Moon is closest to Earth in its orbit.
The same night, a partial lunar eclipse took place, with approximately 4% of the Moon’s disc shrouded in darkness due to the Earth’s shadow.
This captivating lunar event was visible worldwide, with particularly clear views reported in the UK and the US.
In addition to these regions, onlookers in Latin America, Europe, Africa, and portions of Asia and the Middle East were also treated to this celestial showcase.
This month’s full moon, recognized as the Harvest Moon, marks the second of four supermoons in 2023.
The next opportunity for stargazers to witness a partial eclipse will be in August 2026, which promises to be spectacular with around 96% of the Moon immersed in shadow.
