A partial lunar eclipse of a supermoon was observable throughout the UK and various regions worldwide during the early hours of Tuesday morning.
A supermoon occurs when a full moon is at its nearest position to Earth in its orbital path. The Met Office states that this phenomenon results in the moon appearing 30% more luminous and 14% larger in the sky.
This partial lunar eclipse, where the Earth’s shadow obscures a segment of the moon, happened from 1:41 am to 5:47 am UK time.
Prior to the occurrence, Becky Mitchell, a meteorologist from the Met Office, indicated that approximately 4% of the moon would be obscured during the eclipse.
This occurrence will not take place again until 2026, but when it does, it promises to be far more impactful, with 96% of the moon expected to be shrouded in shadow.
An image taken from Wokingham in Berkshire displayed a shadow crossing part of the supermoon around 3:45 am, coinciding with the peak of the partial lunar eclipse.
The supermoon observed over Wokingham at approximately 3:45 am. Pic: Dominique – Alana Photography
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The partial lunar eclipse was witnessed across the globe, with the stunning view observed in the US, South America, Europe, and Africa, in addition to some areas of Asia and the Middle East.
This supermoon is one of four that are set to occur by the end of this year and is specifically a harvest moon—named as such due to its proximity to the autumn equinox and its correlation with traditional autumn harvesting.
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It will continue to be visible for the upcoming nights, but it reached its fullest on Tuesday.
The initial supermoon of this year occurred on August 19, with the remaining two dates on October 17 and November 15.
The partial eclipse of the supermoon as seen from Los Angeles. Pic: Reuters
The spectacle observed from Brandenburg, Germany. Pic: AP
The supermoon emerging behind a horse statue on top of the Triumphal Arc during the partial lunar eclipse in Moscow, Russia. Pic: AP
A supermoon ascends behind a horse statue situated atop the Triumphal Arc during the partial lunar eclipse in Moscow, Russia. Pic: AP
A partial eclipse casts a shadow over a rising supermoon in Nashville, Tennessee. Pic: AP
The supermoon rises above ‘The Couple’ sculpture located at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea in Northumberland. Pic: PA
The supermoon rises above a shoreline in Chicago. AP
The supermoon is observed over Cologne in Germany. Pic: AP
