Skywatchers in the Americas, Europe, and Africa were treated to the sight of a partial lunar eclipse on Thursday evening through Friday. Dubbed the “almost blood moon,” the lunar event reached its peak just past midnight ET, with Earth’s shadow covering 96 percent of the moon’s visible surface, creating a near-total lunar eclipse. This spectacle is a rare occurrence, as the next lunar eclipse is not expected until New Year’s Eve in 2028.
In Canada, residents in various cities witnessed the full moon during the lunar eclipse, capturing stunning views of the celestial event. From Vancouver to Winnipeg and Toronto, the partial lunar eclipse painted a mesmerizing picture in the night sky.
Across the Americas, people marveled at the lunar eclipse from different vantage points. Whether in Needville, Texas, with a cellphone capturing the moment, or in New Orleans, where the eclipse framed the Caesars Superdome, the event was a sight to behold. In Mexico and Brazil, the moon’s beauty during the eclipse added a magical touch to the night sky.
In Europe, the partial lunar eclipse was also a captivating sight. From Warsaw to London and Lisbon to Goutz, France, observers were treated to the celestial show. People gathered on Parliament Hill in London to witness the event, while a plane flying over Lisbon added a unique perspective to the lunar eclipse.
The lunar eclipse provided a rare opportunity for skywatchers around the world to witness the beauty of the night sky and the cosmic dance of the Earth, moon, and sun.