Ireland's next Full Moon will coincide with a Partial Lunar Eclipse and Harvest Moon in the early hours of Wednesday, September 18, setting the stage for a "rare" event. A Partial Lunar Eclipse, NASA says, occurs when "an imperfect alignment of Sun, Earth, and Moon results in the Moon passing through only part of Earth's umbra. "The shadow grows and then recedes without ever entirely covering the Moon.
" According to Time and Date , the start of the Partial Lunar Eclipse will begin over Ireland at 3:12 am on Wednesday and will conclude just over an hour later at 4:15 am. Astronomy Ireland is describing Wednesday morning's event as "a wonderful and rare spectacle of nature," noting that this Full Moon is a SuperMoon, meaning the Moon is at its closest to Earth, and that this Full Moon is also the Harvest Moon. David Moore of Astronomy Ireland says that no equipment is needed to view the special event, "just the naked eye," though binoculars will help provide a close-up view.
Sign up to IrishCentral's newsletter to stay up-to-date with everything Irish! Ahead of Wednesday's Partial Lunar Eclipse, the experts at Giants Causeway Tour in Northern Ireland have compiled tips that will guide you to the perfect spot and ensure you don’t miss out on the event. Aside from knowing when the lunar eclipse will be, make sure you plan other things like travel, getting a good spot well in advance, and know how you’re going to get home. You should aim to view the eclipse between 3:12 am and.