Skygazers in the Americas, Europe, and Africa were treated to a partial lunar eclipse from Thursday evening into Friday. Known as the “almost blood moon,” the eclipse reached its peak just after midnight ET, with Earth’s shadow covering 96 percent of the moon’s visible surface, creating a near-total lunar eclipse. This rare celestial event won’t happen again until New Year’s Eve in 2028.
In Canada, observers in Vancouver witnessed the full moon amidst the lunar eclipse in the night sky. Similarly, in Winnipeg, a stunning view of the partial lunar eclipse was captured above Osborne Village. The R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant in Toronto also provided a picturesque backdrop for the partial lunar eclipse.
Across the Americas, people at the George Observatory in Texas marveled at the lunar eclipse, while in Washington, D.C., the eclipse was visible behind the Washington Monument. The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans and the Mexican flag in Ciudad Juarez were silhouetted against the moon during the eclipse. In Salvador, Bahia state, Brazil, the moon rose behind a coconut palm tree, creating a breathtaking sight.
In Europe, the partial lunar eclipse was witnessed over Warsaw, and spectators at Parliament Hill in London enjoyed the celestial event. Additionally, a plane landing in Lisbon was accompanied by the beautiful backdrop of the lunar eclipse. In Goutz, France, the reddish hue of the partial lunar eclipse painted the night sky.
It was a memorable night for skywatchers across continents, capturing the beauty of the almost blood moon as it graced the skies.
