Skywatchers in the Americas, Europe, and Africa were treated to a partial lunar eclipse on Thursday night 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, resulting in a near-total lunar eclipse. This rare event won’t happen again until New Year’s Eve in 2028.
In Canada, residents in Vancouver witnessed the full moon during the lunar eclipse phase, capturing stunning views in the night sky. Similarly, in Winnipeg, Osborne Village showcased a picturesque view of the partial lunar eclipse. In Toronto, the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant provided a backdrop for observing the celestial event.
Across the Americas, people in Needville, Texas, took cellphone photos of the lunar eclipse at the George Observatory. In Washington, D.C., the partial lunar eclipse appeared behind the Washington Monument, while in New Orleans, the Caesars Superdome served as a stunning setting for the celestial event. Ciudad Juarez in Mexico and Salvador, Bahia state in Brazil also witnessed the beauty of the moon during the eclipse.
In Europe, the partial lunar eclipse was visible in Warsaw, where the moon made a striking appearance in the night sky. Londoners gathered at Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, to watch the eclipse unfold. In Lisbon, a plane was seen approaching for landing against the backdrop of the partial lunar eclipse. Lastly, in Goutz, France, spectators enjoyed a view of the reddish partial lunar eclipse in the night sky.