Partial Lunar Eclipse About to Fall on Harvest Supermoon in September—Here’s What to Know

Partial Lunar Eclipse About to Fall on Harvest Supermoon in September—Here’s What to Know
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Michael Wing
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It will look like Godzilla took a nibble out of the Harvest Moon.

The Harvest Moon rises on Sept. 17. It will continue to look full and round for some days afterward and, on Sept. 18, will grow into a big fall supermoon. But just hours before becoming a supermoon, the shadow of planet Earth will enter the scene, cast itself upon the moon, and dim its ochre glow.

Michael Wing
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Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.
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