Skywatchers in the Americas, Europe, and Africa were treated to a partial lunar eclipse on Thursday evening and into Friday. The eclipse, known as the “almost blood moon,” reached its peak just after midnight ET, with 96 percent of the moon’s visible surface obscured by Earth’s shadow, resulting in a near-total lunar eclipse. This astronomical event was a rare sight as the next lunar eclipse of a similar magnitude is not expected until New Year’s Eve in 2028.
In Canada, the lunar eclipse was observed over Vancouver, with captivating views of the full moon during the eclipse phase. In different parts of the Americas, individuals were seen capturing images of the partial lunar eclipse from various locations such as the George Observatory at Brazos Bend State Park in Texas, the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, and Ciudad Juarez in Mexico. In Brazil, the moon rose behind a coconut palm in Salvador, Bahia state, during the eclipse.
In Europe, the partial lunar eclipse was visible in cities like Warsaw and London where people gathered on Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath to witness the celestial event. Additionally, the eclipse was spotted in Lisbon as a plane approached for landing, and in Goutz, France, where a reddish hue adorned the night sky.
The partial lunar eclipse provided a spectacular display for sky enthusiasts across continents, offering a glimpse into the wonders of the universe.
