Skywatchers in the Americas, Europe, and Africa were treated to a partial lunar eclipse on Thursday evening extending into Friday. Dubbed the “almost blood moon,” the event 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. Enjoy this celestial spectacle, as the next lunar eclipse is not expected until New Year’s Eve in 2028.
In Canada, observers in Vancouver witnessed the full moon during the lunar eclipse phase against the night sky. Similarly, in Winnipeg, a partial lunar eclipse was captured above Osborne Village. The R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant in Toronto also offered a stunning view of the partial lunar eclipse against the night backdrop.
Across other parts of the Americas, individuals at the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park, Texas, were seen taking photos of the lunar eclipse using their cellphones. The Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., provided a picturesque backdrop for the partial lunar eclipse, as did the golden edge of the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. In Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, the moon shone over the Mexican flag during the eclipse, while in Salvador, Bahia state, Brazil, the moon rose behind a coconut palm tree.
In Europe, the moon during the partial lunar eclipse was visible over Warsaw, while spectators at Parliament Hill in Hampstead Heath, London, took in the event. A plane approaching for landing in Lisbon flew past the full moon during the partial lunar eclipse. Additionally, the lunar eclipse was observed in the night sky in Goutz, France, casting a reddish hue.
This cosmic display captivated viewers across continents, offering a glimpse of the wonders of the universe.