A cosmic event is set to occur this week, featuring a full moon and a partial eclipse of the moon. The moon will be mostly covered by Earth's shadow, with 96% of it affected. This phenomenon happens when our planet comes between the sun and the moon, which is always the case during a full moon.

The timing of the event has been specified, with the eclipse starting late Thursday and reaching its peak in the early hours of Friday.

Further information about this celestial occurrence can be found through EarthSky, including details about the alignment of the Earth, sun, and moon that makes such events possible.