Sky-watchers in the Americas, Europe, and Africa were treated to a spectacular sight as they witnessed a partial lunar eclipse on Thursday evening and into Friday. Referred to 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, resulting in a near-total lunar eclipse. Those who observed the celestial event were reminded that the next lunar eclipse will not take place until New Year’s Eve in 2028.
In Canada, residents in various cities, such as Vancouver and Winnipeg, had the opportunity to witness the full moon during different phases of the lunar eclipse. Stunning images captured the partial lunar eclipse above Osborne Village in Winnipeg and the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant in Toronto.
Across the Americas, people marveled at the lunar eclipse from locations like the George Observatory at Brazos Bend State Park in Texas, where a person snapped a photo with their cellphone, and the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., where the partial eclipse provided a mesmerizing backdrop. In New Orleans, the Caesars Superdome was illuminated by the golden edge of the partial lunar eclipse, while in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, the moon loomed over the Mexican flag during the celestial event. Additionally, in Salvador, Bahia state, Brazil, the moon rose behind a coconut palm, creating a captivating scene.
In Europe, the partial lunar eclipse was observed over various cities, including Warsaw and London, where people gathered at Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, to witness the celestial spectacle. A plane approaching for landing in Lisbon flew past the full moon during the eclipse, while in Goutz, France, a reddish hue enveloped the night sky during the lunar event.