The Best Photos of This Week's Partial Lunar Eclipse from Around the World

The partial lunar eclipse illuminated across the Americas, Europe and Africa from Sept. 17 through Sept. 18

The partial lunar eclipse shone bright across a portion of the planet this week.

Unlike a total lunar eclipse, a partial lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, moon and Earth are in an imperfect alignment and there is only a small portion of the moon covered, per NASA . The second lunar eclipse of the year was visible across the Americas, Europe and Africa between the evenings of Sept. 17 and Sept. 18.

This particular partial lunar eclipse — also the Harvest Moon — was extra special since it was also a supermoon , so it shone even brighter and looked larger in the sky.

This partial lunar eclipse will be the last lunar eclipse of 2024, but don't worry if you missed out this year! The next total lunar eclipse will take place March 13 through March 14, 2025. According to timeanddate.com , that eclipse will be visible across Europe, the Americas and much of Asia, Australia and Africa,

Here, check out some of the best photos of the partial lunar eclipse over Sept. 17 and Sept. 18.

Illuminating Over Syria

The partial lunar eclipse shone brightly over Syria on Sept. 17.

Taking Flight

A plane crossed Monroe, Wisconsin, with the partial lunar eclipse as the backdrop.

Bright Over the City of Light

The city of Paris was treated to an incredible view of the partial lunar eclipse.

Rising Over Los Angeles

Residents across Los Angeles had great views of the partial lunar eclipse and the supermoon.

A Sight Over Turkey

The partial lunar eclipse rose above the mausoleum of Turkish Republic's Founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, in Ankara, Turkey.

Directed to the Partial Lunar Eclipse

The arrow on this pedestrian sign in Corpus Christi, Texas, was perfectly aligned with the partial lunar eclipse and supermoon.

Above the Texas Flag

The supermoon and partial lunar eclipse also illuminated the night sky above the Texas state flag in Corpus Christi.

Shining So Bright

This artistic photo of the partial lunar eclipse was taken in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic.

Above the City

The partial lunar eclipse shone above the city in Ivancice, Czech Republic.

Supermoon Above San Diego

The supermoon and partial lunar eclipse looked gorgeous over the Pacific Ocean in San Diego.

Big and Bright

The partial lunar eclipse was visible in detail while it illuminated over Istanbul, Turkey.

Bold Above Baghdad

The supermoon shined over Baghdad, Iraq, on Sept. 17.

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