By Federico Trabucci
Sep 17, 2024, 12:32 PM EDT
Astronomy fans in New York will have the unique opportunity to witness three space events in one night. According to NASA, on Tuesday, September 17 and early Wednesday, September 18, there will be a partial lunar eclipse, a super Harvest Moon, and the possibility of a Blood Moon. This article details everything you need to know to enjoy these phenomena.
- What is the partial lunar eclipse and the Super Harvest Moon?
- What time to watch the lunar eclipse in New York?
- Where to watch the lunar eclipse in New York?
- Where to watch the lunar eclipse live
- US states where the phenomenon can be seen
What is the partial lunar eclipse and the Super Harvest Moon?
A partial lunar eclipse occurs when only part of the Moon enters the Earth’s umbral shadow, partially obscuring it. This eclipse will be visible from New York on the evening of September 17.
The Super Harvest Moon occurs when the Moon is at its closest point to Earth (perigee), making it appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter.
This event is called the “Harvest Moon” because it is the closest full moon to the autumn equinox. The coincidence of the supermoon and the eclipse makes for an impressive astronomical spectacle.
What time to watch the lunar eclipse in New York?
The partial lunar eclipse times in New York are as follows (Eastern Time):
- Penumbral eclipse begins: 8:41 pm on September 17
- Partial eclipse begins: 10:12 pm on September 17
- Maximum of partial eclipse: 10:44 pm on September 17
- End of partial eclipse: 11:15 pm on September 17
- End of penumbral eclipse: 12:47 am on September 18
The entire event will last 4 hours and 6 minutes, with the partial eclipse lasting 1 hour and 3 minutes. During this time, the Moon will be partially within the Earth’s dark shadow.
The partial lunar eclipse and supermoon will be visible to the naked eye in clear skies from the New York area.
Some of the best locations to observe this event include parks and open areas away from light pollution.
While a telescope is not required, having one will enhance the viewing experience, allowing you to see finer details on the lunar surface.
Where to watch the lunar eclipse live
If you can’t watch the eclipse in person, several platforms will be streaming it live:
- Time and Date: This specialized site will offer a live broadcast of the lunar eclipse starting at 9:00 p.m. ET through its YouTube channel.
- Virtual Telescope Project: Italian astronomer Gianluca Masi will broadcast the eclipse live from 8:30 p.m. ET with images captured by his powerful telescope.
- Adler Planetarium: Chicago’s Adler Planetarium will offer a live stream of the lunar eclipse from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET.
US states where the phenomenon can be seen
The partial lunar eclipse will be visible in half of the United States, including the following states:
- Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.