In another delight for sky-gazers, a rare alignment of a partial lunar eclipse and a supermoon will captivate skies across numerous countries on Tuesday. On the night of September 17-18, the rare celestial event will unfold as a partial lunar eclipse coincides with the supermoon. During this event, the Earth will cast its shadow across the lunar surface, followed by the appearance of a full moon.
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India will have the chance to enjoy the supermoon, also known as the Harvest Moon. The supermoon will be visible in New Delhi at 8:04 am on September 18, according to Time and Date. According to NASA, the full moon will be visible from Monday evening through Thursday evening, providing a three-day window to appreciate its full, bright appearance.
No lunar eclipse visibility in country
For sky-gazers in India, however, the partial lunar eclipse will not be visible. The moon will be below the horizon during the eclipse, making it impossible for residents in major cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai to view this phenomenon.
Timing of lunar eclipse in India
While the lunar eclipse itself will be out of reach, it will occur during the night of September 17-18. The maximum eclipse would be at 8:48 am on September 18 in India, but, as noted, this will not be observable due to the moon’s position below the horizon.
