supermoon Lunar Eclipse will happen in Rochester Tuesday night

On Tuesday night, a partial lunar eclipse coinciding with a supermoon will be visible across North America, including Rochester, NY. During this celestial event, the sun, Earth, and moon will align so that the moon passes partially into Earth’s shadow. This alignment will dim the moon and may give it a reddish tint as sunlight bends around Earth. The supermoon occurs because the moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, known as perigee, making it appear larger and brighter than usual.

The partial eclipse is expected to peak at 10:44 p.m. Observers are advised to check weather conditions, as some cloud cover is anticipated that evening. Clear skies will enhance the viewing experience of this rare combination of a supermoon and lunar eclipse. Check out this explainer from NASA:

Source: Rochester First