Southeast Texas will witness a rare supermoon and lunar eclipse on Tuesday evening

Houston – The full moon on Tuesday evening will be something very special. In southeast Texas, there will not only be a full moon on Tuesday evening, but also a partial lunar eclipse. This full moon is also called the “Harvest Moon” and Supermoon.

The reason it’s called the “Harvest Moon” is because it’s the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. A full moon is considered a supermoon when it comes within 90% of perigee, its closest point to Earth. This makes the moon appear brighter and larger, making for an excellent viewing experience. The partial lunar eclipse will peak at 9:44 p.m. CST on Tuesday.

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The phenomenon begins when the Moon enters Earth’s partial shadow at 7:41 p.m. CST, but it will be difficult to notice at first. It is not until the top 8% of the Moon begins to enter the full shadow at 9:13 p.m., peaking at 9:44 p.m.

If you’ve never seen a lunar eclipse before, the moon might have a slightly reddish hue, making it look like a piece has been bitten out of it. The partial shadow on the moon ends at 11:47 p.m.

Get your cameras ready because Southeast Texas is going to be a great place to watch. There might be a few clouds, but mostly clear skies are expected. Be sure to share your pictures with us!