When the Earth's shadow falls on the Moon, blocking sunlight and causing the Moon to appear dimmer or even red, a lunar eclipse takes place. (All images by Pexels, Freepik)
When only part of the moon enters Earth's shadow, it can look as if it is taking a "bite" out of the lunar surface. This is a partial lunar eclipse. Earth's shadow will appear dark on the side of the moon facing Earth, as per Space.com.
On September 17 (in some parts of the world, September 18), a partial lunar eclipse will take place.
The September full moon is often called the harvest moon, due to its association with harvest time in the Northern Hemisphere. The full Harvest Moon will rise and be partially eclipsed by Earth.
According to Space.com, the partial lunar eclipse will be visible from most parts of North America, South America, Europe, parts of Africa, western areas of Asia and Russia as well as parts of Antarctica.
The partial lunar eclipse will occur on September 17-18 depending on the part of the world you are in. The timing will also vary depending on where you live. In India, it will begin at 6.11 am on September 18, and hence, not visible.
According to astrology, Sutak Kaal is an inauspicious period that precedes certain events, such as solar or lunar eclipses. For lunar eclipses, Sutak Kaal usually begins nine hours before the eclipse. But since the eclipse won't be visible in India, sutak doesn't apply.
While India will not witness the lunar eclipse, you can also catch live streams from observatories and space agencies worldwide, which will broadcast the eclipse as it occurs. The eclipse will be visible from North America, South America, Europe, parts of Africa, western areas of Asia and Russia and parts of Antarctica.