Super Harvest Moon Lunar Eclipse: Free Live Streaming Guide For September 17

On September 17, a partial lunar eclipse will coincide with the Super Harvest Moon. This celestial event will be visible in North and South America (excluding Alaska), Europe, most of Africa, western Asia, and parts of Antarctica. The moon will appear slightly larger due to its proximity to Earth during this supermoon phase. If you can't witness it in person, several online livestreams are available for viewing.

Lunar eclipses occur when the sun, Earth, and moon align, causing Earth's shadow to fall on the moon. This particular eclipse will cover only 8.7% of the moon's surface with Earth's darkest shadow. Despite being minor, lunar eclipses are always captivating events. For those in the Eastern time zone of the U.S., the eclipse starts at 8:40 p.m. EDT on September 17 and peaks at 10:44 p.m. EDT.

Viewing Opportunities for the Partial Lunar Eclipse

In Europe and Africa, observers can catch the eclipse during pre-dawn hours on September 18. In London, it will reach its peak around 3:45 a.m. BST on that day. Several platforms offer livestreams for those unable to view it directly. TimeAndDate.com will begin streaming at 9 p.m. ET on September 17 (0100 GMT on September 18), providing interactive maps and local times.

The Virtual Telescope Project in Manciano, Italy, led by astronomer Gianluca Masi, will also host a livestream starting at 8:30 p.m. EDT on September 17 (0030 GMT on September 18). This stream will showcase live telescope views throughout the eclipse stages.

Additional Resources for Skywatchers

Adler Planetarium in Chicago offers another option with their livestream beginning at 10 p.m. EDT or 9 p.m. CDT local time (0100 GMT on September 18). Their stream includes live commentary from astronomy educators and tips for personal viewing.

Whether there's an eclipse or not, the moon is always a fascinating sight through telescopes or binoculars. For those interested in capturing images of the moon, guides are available detailing how to photograph it along with recommendations for cameras and lenses suitable for astrophotography.

For more celestial events, check out our night sky tonight page and monthly skywatching calendar. If you capture a great photo of this month's lunar eclipse and wish to share it with Space.com's audience, send your image along with comments and your location to [email protected].

Brett is passionate about aerospace technologies and military space developments. His work has been featured in Scientific American and Popular Science among others. With degrees from Clemson University and UNC Charlotte, Brett enjoys skywatching in his free time amidst the Appalachian mountains' dark skies.