Skywatchers in the Americas, Europe, and Africa were treated to a captivating partial lunar eclipse from Thursday evening into Friday. Dubbed 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 event is worth observing, as the next lunar eclipse is not expected until New Year’s Eve in 2028.
In Canada, residents in Vancouver witnessed the full moon amidst the lunar eclipse, offering a stunning celestial display. In Winnipeg, Osborne Village residents marveled at the partial lunar eclipse in the night sky. Similarly, Toronto’s R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant provided a picturesque backdrop for observing the partial lunar eclipse.
Across the Americas, individuals in Needville, Texas, snapped photos of the lunar eclipse from the George Observatory. In Washington, D.C., the Washington Monument served as a striking silhouette against the partial lunar eclipse. The golden edge of the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans provided a unique setting for viewing the eclipse. Meanwhile, in Mexico, the lunar eclipse was captured alongside the Mexican flag in Ciudad Juarez. In Salvador, Bahia state, Brazil, the moon rose behind a coconut palm during the eclipse.
In Europe, Warsaw residents gazed at the moon during the partial lunar eclipse, enhancing the city’s skyline. Londoners gathered on Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, to witness the lunar spectacle. A plane approaching Lisbon for landing added to the enchanting scene of the partial lunar eclipse. Lastly, in Goutz, France, the reddish hue of the partial lunar eclipse illuminated the night sky, offering a mesmerizing sight for onlookers.
