A stunning supermoon lit up skies around the world on Tuesday night, coinciding with a rare partial lunar eclipse. The Moon appeared brighter and larger than usual as it reached its closest point to Earth, creating the “supermoon” effect.

Alongside the supermoon, a partial lunar eclipse occurred, with about 4% of the Moon’s surface cast in shadow by the Earth. The eclipse was visible from Tuesday night into early Wednesday, with clear views reported in the UK and the US. In the UK, the event took place between 01:40 and 05:47 BST, peaking at 03:44. In the US, it was visible from 20:41 to 00:47 EST, reaching its maximum at 22:44.

Observers in Latin America, Europe, Africa, parts of Asia, and the Middle East also witnessed the celestial event. This “Harvest Moon” marks the second of four supermoons in 2024. The next partial lunar eclipse, set for August 2026, will be even more dramatic, with approximately 96% of the Moon covered in shadow.