Skywatchers in the Americas, Europe, and Africa were treated to a partial lunar eclipse from Thursday evening into Friday. Known as the “almost blood moon,” the lunar eclipse 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. This event was a rare sight, 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 a phase of the lunar eclipse in the night sky. Other Canadian cities like Winnipeg and Toronto also captured stunning images of the partial lunar eclipse. Across the Americas, individuals in various locations, including Texas, Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Ciudad Juarez, and Salvador, Brazil, marveled at the celestial event. In Europe, people in Warsaw and London enjoyed the view of the moon during the partial lunar eclipse. 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 provided a picturesque view of the lunar eclipse.
The celestial spectacle of the partial lunar eclipse captivated viewers across continents, offering a unique glimpse of the moon shrouded in Earth’s shadow.