Houston – Tuesday night’s full moon will be extra special. Southeast Texas will experience not only a full moon on Tuesday night, but also a partial lunar eclipse. This full moon is also called a “Harvest” moon and a supermoon.

The reason it is called a “Harvest” moon is because it is the closest full moon to the autumnal equinox. A full moon is considered a supermoon when it comes within 90% of perigee, its closest point to Earth. This makes the moon appear brighter and larger, making for excellent viewing. The partial lunar eclipse will peak at 9:44 p.m. CST on Tuesday.

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The phenomenon begins when the moon enters Earth’s partial shadow at 7:41 p.m. CST, but it will be difficult to notice at first. It’s only when the upper 8% of the moon enters full shadow at 9:13 p.m., with the peak at 9:44 p.m.

If you’ve never seen a lunar eclipse before, the moon may have a slight red tint, making it look like a bite has been taken out of it. The partial shadow on the moon ends at 11:47 p.m.

Get your cameras out and be ready because SE Texas has some great viewing conditions. There may be some clouds, but clear skies are expected most of the time. Be sure to share your photos with us!