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Another delight for sky watchers is that on Tuesday, many countries will witness a rare combination of partial lunar eclipse and supermoon. On the night of September 17-18, a rare astronomical event will occur with the combination of partial lunar eclipse and supermoon. During this event, the Earth will cast its shadow on the surface of the moon, after which the full moon will be visible.
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India will have a chance to enjoy the supermoon, also known as the Harvest Moon. According to Time and Date, the supermoon will be visible in New Delhi on September 18 at 8:04 am. According to NASA, the full moon will be visible from Monday evening to Thursday evening, giving three days to enjoy its full, bright form.
Lunar eclipse not visible in the country
However, the partial lunar eclipse will not be visible to sky gazers in India. The moon will be below the horizon during the eclipse, making it impossible for residents of major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai to see the event.
Lunar eclipse timing in India
Although the lunar eclipse itself will be out of reach, it will occur on the night of September 17-18. In India, the maximum part of the eclipse will be at 8:48 am on September 18, but, as mentioned, it will not be visible due to the moon being below the horizon.