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    Partial lunar eclipse occurs during the Harvest Moon: see photos

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    Stargazers were treated to a spectacular celestial display on Tuesday evening when the orange-hued Harvest supermoon coincided with a partial lunar eclipse.

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    A spectacular lunar phenomenon stunned stargazers across the United States and the entire Northern Hemisphere on Tuesday evening.

    During this week’s full Harvest Moon, which also happens to be an exceptionally large and bright supermoon, another phenomenon took place: a partial lunar eclipse.

    On Tuesday night, the orange-hued Harvest supermoon rose in the sky as Earth’s only natural satellite passed unusually close to our planet in its elliptical orbit. Then, hours later, the moon was partially obscured by Earth’s shadow as our planet passed between the moon and the sun.

    Images from around the world show not only the visually striking Harvest supermoon, but also the moment the partial lunar eclipse occurred. Here’s a look in photos:

    View photos of the Harvest Supermoon and Partial Lunar Eclipse

    Still time to see the harvest moon

    Although the Harvest Moon was brightest on Tuesday at the same time as the solar eclipse, there is still time to see the full moon.

    The Harvest Moon appeared Monday and will last for three nights, ending in the early morning hours of Thursday, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.

    Unlike other moon names, the Harvest Moon is not associated with a specific month, but occurs each year around the time of the autumnal equinox, according to the Almanac. This means that the Harvest Moon can occur in September or October, depending on how the moon’s cycle aligns with the Gregorian calendar.

    This year’s autumnal equinox is Sunday, September 22, but the Harvest Moon rises during the night.

    Eric Lagatta covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at [email protected]

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