Skywatchers had the opportunity to witness a partial lunar eclipse spanning across the continents of the Americas, Europe, and Africa on Thursday evening into Friday. This lunar event, dubbed the “almost blood moon,” reached its peak just after midnight ET, with 96% of the moon’s visible surface engulfed by Earth’s shadow, resulting in a near-total lunar eclipse. It is advised to cherish these celestial sights as the next lunar eclipse is not expected until New Year’s Eve in 2028.
In Canada, residents in various regions, including Vancouver and Winnipeg, caught glimpses of the full moon during different phases of the lunar eclipse. Images captured in Osborne Village in Winnipeg and at the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant in Toronto showcased the partial lunar eclipse amidst the night sky.
Across different parts of the Americas, individuals in locations such as Needville, Texas, Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Ciudad Juarez in Mexico, and Salvador, Bahia state in Brazil observed various stages of the partial lunar eclipse. The George Observatory at Brazos Bend State Park in Texas, the Washington Monument, the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, and other iconic landmarks provided stunning backdrops for the lunar spectacle.
In Europe, the partial lunar eclipse was visible over cities like Warsaw and London, where spectators gathered on Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, to witness the celestial event. Additionally, in Lisbon, a plane was seen approaching for landing against the backdrop of the partial lunar eclipse. The night sky in Goutz, France, also presented a captivating view of the reddish partial lunar eclipse.
This rare astronomical occurrence captivated viewers across the globe, offering a unique and awe-inspiring display of nature’s wonders.