Bright Harvest Moon and Partial Lunar Eclipse Visible in US

On September 17, 2024, people across the United States were treated to a rare sight of a combination of a Harvest Moon, a supermoon, and a partial lunar eclipse. In East El Paso, Texas, a full harvest moon rose above the city as a helicopter flew by, creating a picturesque silhouette. In Brevard County, Florida, the Super Harvest Moon, also known as the Corn Moon, emerged through the clouds over the Atlantic Ocean. In Corpus Christi, Texas, a partial lunar eclipse was visible under a pedestrian crosswalk sign, with the moon also being a supermoon and a Harvest moon. In Denver, Colorado, the moon set behind Coors Field during a baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies. In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the moon was seen behind a Halloween decoration. Another stunning sight was captured in Corpus Christi, Texas, as a supermoon and Harvest moon rose above a Texas flag. The eclipse was also observed in Tempe, Arizona, adding to the celestial spectacle. Overall, the event on September 17, 2024, provided people across the country with a rare and beautiful display of the moon in various stages and settings.

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