Best Look at an Eclipse in 2024: Supermoon Partial Eclipse Visible in Oregon Skies
Oregonians can enjoy a partial supermoon eclipse on the evening of September 17.
The event will be visible throughout the state. In this article, we use local Medford time but check the exact times according to your location, as they all vary slightly.
Buildup to Eclipse Begins on Sunday
The buildup to the lunar eclipse begins on Sunday, September 8, at 10.24 a.m., when the moon enters its partial eclipse stage. The eclipse will be visible in Oregon skies, as will the end of the partial eclipse about two hours later, at 12.33 p.m.
The partial eclipse begins on Wednesday, September 17, when the moon rises over North America while setting over Africa. Skywatchers will have five days in which to view the supermoon eclipse, depending on location.
In Medford, a full moon will be seen at 7.17 p.m., with the eclipse at 7.44 p.m. before ending 2 hours later, says Time and Date.
What is a Partial Lunar Eclipse?
A partial lunar eclipse happens when a portion of the moon is covered by Earth’s shadow. During the eclipse, the shadow of the Earth gradually moves across the moon’s surface.
The darker portion of the moon appears to have a coppery or reddish tint caused by the Earth’s atmosphere scattering sunlight. During a partial eclipse, a distinct division between the dark and light portions of the motion is visible, unlike a total eclipse.
Total Lunar Eclipse in 2025
Skywatchers can view a total lunar eclipse at midnight in 2025 that will be visible across most of North America – it will be the only eclipse, either lunar or solar, visible from the Pacific Northwest throughout the year.