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

Mar. 15, 2025

Supermoon and partial lunar eclipse over the Czech Republic on Sept. 18, 2024.Photo:CTK via AP

CTK via AP

Thepartial lunar eclipseshone 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, perNASA. 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 asupermoon, 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 totimeanddate.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.

Thepartial lunar eclipseshone 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, perNASA. 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 asupermoon, 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 totimeanddate.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.

01of 12Illuminating Over SyriaPartial lunar eclipse in Syria on Sept. 18, 2024.Rami Alsayed/NurPhoto/ShutterstockThe partial lunar eclipse shone brightly over Syria on Sept. 17.

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Illuminating Over Syria

Partial lunar eclipse in Syria on Sept. 18, 2024.Rami Alsayed/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

Rami Alsayed/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

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

02of 12Taking FlightPartial lunar eclipse in Wisconsin on Sept. 18, 2024.Ross Harried/NurPhoto/ShutterstockA plane crossed Monroe, Wisconsin, with the partial lunar eclipse as the backdrop.

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Taking Flight

Partial lunar eclipse in Wisconsin on Sept. 18, 2024.Ross Harried/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

Ross Harried/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

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

03of 12Bright Over the City of LightPartial lunar eclipse in Paris on Sept. 18, 2024.Poitout Florian/ABACA/ShutterstockThe city of Paris was treated to an incredible view of the partial lunar eclipse.

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Bright Over the City of Light

Partial lunar eclipse in Paris on Sept. 18, 2024.Poitout Florian/ABACA/Shutterstock

Poitout Florian/ABACA/Shutterstock

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

04of 12Rising Over Los AngelesPartial lunar eclipse in Los Angeles on Sept. 18, 2024.Sipa via APResidents across Los Angeles had great views of the partial lunar eclipse and the supermoon.

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Rising Over Los Angeles

Partial lunar eclipse in Los Angeles on Sept. 18, 2024.Sipa via AP

Sipa via AP

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

05of 12A Sight Over TurkeyPartial lunar eclipse in Turkey on Sept. 18, 2024.Mehmet Futsi/Anadolu via GettyThe partial lunar eclipse rose above the mausoleum of Turkish Republic’s Founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, in Ankara, Turkey.

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A Sight Over Turkey

Partial lunar eclipse in Turkey on Sept. 18, 2024.Mehmet Futsi/Anadolu via Getty

Mehmet Futsi/Anadolu via Getty

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

06of 12Directed to the Partial Lunar EclipseSupermoon and partial lunar eclipse in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Sept. 18, 2024.Angela Piazza/Caller-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThe arrow on this pedestrian sign in Corpus Christi, Texas, was perfectly aligned with the partial lunar eclipse and supermoon.

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Directed to the Partial Lunar Eclipse

Supermoon and partial lunar eclipse in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Sept. 18, 2024.Angela Piazza/Caller-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Angela Piazza/Caller-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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

07of 12Above the Texas FlagPartial lunar eclipse rises above the Texas state flag on Sept. 18, 2024.Angela Piazza/Caller-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThe supermoon and partial lunar eclipse also illuminated the night sky above the Texas state flag in Corpus Christi.

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Above the Texas Flag

Partial lunar eclipse rises above the Texas state flag on Sept. 18, 2024.Angela Piazza/Caller-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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

08of 12Shining So BrightPartial lunar eclispe and supermoon in Czech Republic on Sept. 18, 2024.CTK via APThis artistic photo of the partial lunar eclipse was taken in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic.

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Shining So Bright

Partial lunar eclispe and supermoon in Czech Republic on Sept. 18, 2024.CTK via AP

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

09of 12Above the CityPartial lunar eclispe and supermoon in Czech Republic on Sept. 18, 2024.CTK via APThe partial lunar eclipse shone above the city in Ivancice, Czech Republic.

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Above the City

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

10of 12Supermoon Above San DiegoPartial lunar eclispe and supermoon in San Diego on Oct. 18, 2024.Daniel Knighton/GettyThe supermoon and partial lunar eclipse looked gorgeous over the Pacific Ocean in San Diego.

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Supermoon Above San Diego

Partial lunar eclispe and supermoon in San Diego on Oct. 18, 2024.Daniel Knighton/Getty

Daniel Knighton/Getty

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

11of 12Big and BrightSuper moon and partial lunar eclipse over Istanbul, Turkey, on Sept. 18, 2024.OZAN KOSE/AFP via GettyThe partial lunar eclipse was visible in detail while it illuminated over Istanbul, Turkey.

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Big and Bright

Super moon and partial lunar eclipse over Istanbul, Turkey, on Sept. 18, 2024.OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty

OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty

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

12of 12Bold Above BaghdadPartial lunar eclispe and supermoon in Baghdad on Sept. 18, 2024.Muntazer Uday Sahib/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockThe supermoon shined over Baghdad, Iraq, on Sept. 17.

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Bold Above Baghdad

Partial lunar eclispe and supermoon in Baghdad on Sept. 18, 2024.Muntazer Uday Sahib/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock

Muntazer Uday Sahib/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock

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

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