Skywatchers in the Americas, Europe, and Africa were treated to a partial lunar eclipse on Thursday evening into Friday. The eclipse, known as the “almost blood moon,” reached its peak just after midnight ET, with 96 percent of the moon’s visible surface obscured by Earth’s shadow, creating a near-total lunar eclipse. This event was a rare 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, capturing stunning celestial views. In Winnipeg, Osborne Village showcased a picturesque scene of the partial lunar eclipse in the night sky. Similarly, the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant in Toronto offered a remarkable vantage point to view the partial lunar eclipse against the backdrop of the cityscape.
Across the Americas, people gathered at various locations to witness the celestial event. At the George Observatory in Needville, Texas, an individual snapped a photo of the lunar eclipse with their cellphone. In Washington, D.C., the partial lunar eclipse provided a stunning backdrop behind the Washington Monument. Meanwhile, the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans and the Mexican flag in Ciudad Juarez also featured prominently in the lunar eclipse views. In Salvador, Bahia state, Brazil, the moon rose behind a coconut palm tree, creating a captivating scene during the partial lunar eclipse.
In Europe, the lunar eclipse was visible over Warsaw, where the moon cast a mesmerizing glow over the city. In London, spectators gathered at Parliament Hill in Hampstead Heath to witness the partial lunar eclipse. As planes approached for landing in Lisbon, the lunar eclipse added a celestial touch to the night sky. In Goutz, France, the reddish hue of the partial lunar eclipse painted a striking picture in the night sky for onlookers to admire.