Partial Lunar Eclipse of 'Hunter's Moon' to be Visible from Eastern Hemisphere on October 28, 2023
Partial Lunar Eclipse of Hunter's Moon Set to Peak at 4:14 p.m. EDT with Major Visibility in Europe, Africa, and Asia; Partial Visibility in the US.
- On October 28, 2023, a partial lunar eclipse of the 'Hunter's Moon' will be visible from the Eastern Hemisphere, with peak visibility in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
- This lunar eclipse will begin at 2:01 p.m. EDT, with the most striking parts expected around 3:35 p.m. EDT as the moon enters Earth's umbra (darker part of the shadow), peaking around 4:14 p.m. EDT.
- Partial lunar eclipses occur when the sun, Earth, and the moon are aligned but not perfectly, resulting in only a portion of Earth's shadow covering the moon, which will cause the moon to appear to have a small part of it 'bitten' away.
- Astronomy enthusiasts can photograph the lunar eclipse using smartphones, taking advantage of features like optical zoom, and using tripods for stability, with apps like Camera+2, VSCO, and Yamera offering more control over camera settings.
- Those unable to watch the eclipse directly can take advantage of livestreams provided by organisations such as Virtual Telescope Project and Skywatching website timeanddate.com. The eclipse may also be seen at its tail end from parts of North and South America.