The Harvest Moon is the name for the full moon that is closest to the Autumn equinox and this year's Harvest moon also coincides with a penumbral eclipse.
During a penumbral eclipse, the moon passes through the outer part of the earth's shadow which, while a lot more subtle than a total eclipse, still creates a noticeable shady corner of the full moon.
The full-looking bright moon will ascend over your eastern horizon no matter where you are around the time of sunset on the 16 September (Preston 7.21pm). During the middle of the night, it will climb to its highest point in the sky when it is opposite the sun.
Gazers will be looking for clear, cloudless skies to have the best possible chance of seeing the Harvest Moon; ideally a location away from light pollution will be of benefit.
Although not cloudless skies for all, long clear spells are expected across most parts of the Granada region tonight with central and western parts getting the best of the clear skies.
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