# Catch a partial lunar eclipse during September's supermoon
When is the next lunar eclipse?
The next lunar eclipse will occur on the night of September 27-28, 2023. Visible from western North America, South America, Europe, and most of Africa, the eclipse will begin as a penumbral eclipse at 9:32 p.m. EDT (01:32 UTC on September 28) and reach its peak at 12:11 AM EDT (04:11 UTC). At its peak, 99.8% of the Moon will enter Earth's umbral shadow, resulting in a spectacular partial eclipse that will last approximately one hour and 20 minutes.
During a partial lunar eclipse, the Moon passes through Earth's umbral shadow, which results in the Moon's face appearing to turn a deep red or copper hue. While not a total eclipse, a partial lunar eclipse is still a beautiful sight to behold and usually visible from many parts of the world. Furthermore, since this eclipse will occur during the September supermoon, the Moon will also appear larger and brighter than usual.
Where can I view it?
The partial lunar eclipse will be visible across North and South America, Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia. While the eclipse will be partially visible in many locations, the best views will be from regions experiencing totality, which includes western North America, South America, and western Africa. In these areas, the Moon will appear to turn a deep red or copper color as it passes through Earth's umbral shadow. Observers in eastern North America, Europe, and Africa will also have a good view of the eclipse but will only see a partial darkening of the Moon's face.
When is the next supermoon?
The next supermoon will occur on September 28, 2023. This will be the second supermoon of the year, the first of which occurred on August 29, and coincided with a total lunar eclipse. The supermoon is the name given to a full Moon that occurs when the Moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit. As such, the supermoon will appear larger and brighter than usual. Although the term "supermoon" is not an astronomical term, it has become increasingly popular in recent years to describe this phenomenon. The term was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979.
The September supermoon will be particularly spectacular as it will coincide with a partial lunar eclipse. This means that the Moon will appear larger and brighter than usual while simultaneously passing through Earth's umbral shadow, resulting in a reddish or copper-colored hue. This rare combination of celestial events will make for a beautiful and memorable sight for skywatchers around the world.
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