The full harvest supermoon will shine brightly in the night sky Tuesday evening. A partial lunar eclipse, with a “bite” taken from the moon, will also be visible.

Not only is September's full moon also a so-called "supermoon" because of its size and brightness, but it's also due to be eclipsed by Earth.

17 through Sept. 18 CTK via AP The partial lunar eclipse shone 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 ...

The night sky on Tuesday will treat us to a partial lunar eclipse during a supermoon. It’s an astronomical wonder that almost anyone in the Western Hemisphere can experience, and it’s the latest reminder that our home planet is part of a bigger cosmic system.

Look up! September's full moon is here, and this year, it's unique for not one but two reasons. The Harvest Moon -- the full moon closest to fall equinox -- began Monday evening, NBC 5 Meteorologist Alicia Roman said.

A giant moon with a chunk taken out of it was visible in the skies on Tuesday night. Here are some of the best shots in case you missed it.