Puerto Rico is set to experience a celestial phenomenon on the night of this Tuesday, September 17th, and during the early hours of Wednesday, the 18th, when a partial lunar eclipse will flood various cities in the Caribbean country, although it will be relatively small. This astronomical spectacle will be visible in North and South America (specifically Ecuador), Europe, most of Africa, western Asia, and parts of Antarctica. If you can’t see the eclipse in person, there will be several live webcasts that allow you to witness it live from the comfort of your home, such as the one hosted by NASA TV.
The map shows where the partial lunar eclipse will be visible on September 17-18. At that moment, the lunar eclipse is visible wherever the Moon is above the horizon. Because the geometry of a lunar eclipse requires the Moon to be directly opposite the Sun in the sky, the Moon can be seen above the horizon wherever the Sun is below the horizon. | Credit: in-the-sky.org
Where will the partial lunar eclipse occur on September 17?
The partial lunar eclipse we experience will be a spectacle visible to much of the world. On the American continent, the astronomical event will be appreciated in all its glory, from Alaska to Patagonia. In Brazil, cities like Sao Luis will have a privileged view of the eclipse with the moon directly overhead at its maximum point. A partial lunar eclipse will take place in the United States, offering a shocking spectacle.
How long will the partial lunar eclipse last on September 17?
The phase of totality, when the Moon will be partially eclipsed, will last approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes, the entire event from when the Moon begins to enter the penumbra until it leaves it will last almost 5 hours. This longer duration will allow astronomy lovers to enjoy an unforgettable space show.
The exact time to see the partial lunar eclipse in Puerto Rico
List of times of the partial lunar eclipse that can be seen in Puerto Rico, according to information from timeanddate:
- The penumbral phase of the eclipse begins: 8:41 PM on September 17 in Puerto Rico.
- The partial phase of the eclipse begins: 10:12 PM on September 17 in Puerto Rico.
- Partial eclipse ends: 5:15 PM in Puerto Rico.
- The penumbral phase of the eclipse ends: 12:47 a.m. on September 17 in Puerto Rico.
Where to watch live NASA TV?
NASA will broadcast the partial lunar eclipse on September 17-18 as well as other celestial events live. With coverage that will include live views of the eclipse from across North America, special appearances by NASA experts, and an inside look at NASA science experiments and viewing parties around the country (including one in Spanish).
How to watch the lunar eclipse on NASA TV?
If you want to watch this and other astronomical phenomena online and stream, I’ll leave you with the links that NASA will broadcast through its social networks on YouTube, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Facebook. Also through the web from its official website. Below are links to witnesses to the lunar event:
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