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Super Harvest Moon and Partial Lunar Eclipse Tonight

Tonight, the Super Harvest Moon will be visible, marking the full moon closest to the Autumnal Equinox. As a Supermoon, it will appear slightly larger and brighter than usual, about 5% bigger and 13% brighter.

A Partial Lunar Eclipse will also take place, with the Earth casting a shadow on the moon. The eclipse begins at 9:12 PM CDT, reaches its peak at 9:44 PM, and ends at 10:15 PM. Skies should be clear, providing a good opportunity to observe this event.

If you’re interested, step outside to watch, and feel free to share any photos with the National Weather Service.

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