This Tuesday, September 17th and partial lunar eclipse in Peru and a supermoon at the same time. You will learn some details about an astronomical phenomenon.
Followers of astronomical events are looking forward to the future lunar eclipsethe last in 2024 and which can be seen this Tuesday in South America and other continents. In addition, a Super Harvest Moonthe first of the year. Can it be seen from the Peruvian sky? Below we tell you everything that is known.
What is a lunar eclipse?
This astronomical phenomenon occurs when the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun, so it blocks the sunlight reflected by the satellite. NASA. All three must be properly aligned for a lunar eclipse to occur. This astronomical phenomenon is classified into three types: total eclipse, partial and penumbra.
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What time does the partial lunar eclipse start in Peru?
The Geophysical Institute of Peru has announced that this Tuesday, September 17, the lunar eclipse season will end. In this case, the event will be seen in Peru, the rest of South America and North America, Europe, Africa and parts of Asia. The lunar eclipse will begin here at 19:41
Below you will find breakdowns of the most important phases of the partial lunar eclipse in Peru.
- Beginning of the penumbral phase: 19:41
- Beginning of partial eclipse: 9:12 p.m
- Maximum eclipse: 9:44 p.m.
- End of partial eclipse: 10:15 p.m
- Fin from penumbra phase: 23:47
Where to watch the partial lunar eclipse live today, Tuesday, September 17?
Our TV will be in charge of the live broadcast of this astronomical event. So it can be seen through its official social networks and also from its website for users all over the world.
When will the next lunar eclipse be?
NASA has planned that the next lunar eclipse is scheduled for March 13-14, 2025. So the one that occurs on September 17 this year will be the last chance to see it this year.
Why will there also be a supermoon?
The Geophysical Institute of Peru, through its National Planetarium, has detailed that a supermoon occurs when the closest point of the lunar orbit to Earth is recorded. This creates the effect that the satellite appears 7% larger and 15% brighter.
This astronomical phenomenon is called a superharvest moon, due to indigenous tradition and because it is near the autumnal equinox.
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