Stargazers across the world had the opportunity to witness a total lunar eclipse, also known as a “blood moon,” on Sunday night into early Monday.
The eclipse caused the moon to vanish into a deep, dark red hue, as the Earth moved directly in between the sun and the moon, casting its shadow over the lunar surface. Asia had the most optimal views, with the phenomenon also visible in countries across the Middle East and Europe.
Unlike solar eclipses, viewing this lunar spectacle was safe for the naked eye, as the reflected moonlight is not as intense. The moon’s reddish hue comes from some sunlight still reaching its surface after passing through Earth’s atmosphere.
According to the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London, the next partial lunar eclipse will not occur until August of next year.
Check out some of the remarkable moments captured by photographers during this celestial event.
Source: https://news.sky.com/story/blood-moon-captured-in-photos-across-the-world-13426948
