Supermoon, Partial Lunar Eclipse Set to Illuminate San Angelo Sky

SAN ANGELO, TX — The night sky will put on a show this Tuesday night as a full supermoon coincides with a partial lunar eclipse, according to NASA.

This full moon, known by various cultural names, will also mark the end of Ganesh Chaturthi and the beginning of Pitru Paksha, important Hindu festival.

The full moon will peak at 10:35 p.m. EDT (9:35 p.m. local time) and will appear full for about three days, from Monday evening through Thursday morning. The partial lunar eclipse will begin at 8:41 p.m. EDT, with the peak occurring at 10:44 p.m. when 8% of the moon will be in Earth’s full shadow. The eclipse will end at 12:47 a.m. on Wednesday.

This supermoon, one of four in 2024, will be the second-closest to Earth this year, offering a brighter and larger-than-usual appearance in the night sky.

This full moon is known by various names, including the Corn Moon and Harvest Moon. These names, popularized by the Maine Farmer’s Almanac, reflect the time of year when crops like corn and barley are harvested.

For Hindus, this full moon holds religious significance, marking the conclusion of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival and the start of Pitru Paksha, a time for honoring ancestors.

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