Skywatchers in the Americas, Europe, and Africa were treated to a partial lunar eclipse on Thursday night through Friday. Dubbed the “almost blood moon,” the eclipse reached its peak just past midnight ET, with Earth’s shadow covering 96 percent of the moon’s visible surface, creating a near-total lunar eclipse. This unique celestial event is not expected to recur until New Year’s Eve in 2028.
In Canada, residents in cities like Vancouver and Winnipeg witnessed the full moon during different phases of the lunar eclipse. Spectacular images captured the partial lunar eclipse above Osborne Village in Winnipeg and the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant in Toronto.
Across the Americas, individuals observed the lunar eclipse from various locations. In Texas, a person photographed the event at the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park, while in Washington, D.C., the eclipse was seen behind the Washington Monument. The golden edge of the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans provided a stunning backdrop for the partial eclipse, and in Mexico, the moon shone over the national flag in Ciudad Juarez. In Brazil, the moon rose behind a coconut palm in Salvador, Bahia state.
In Europe, the partial lunar eclipse was visible over Warsaw and Parliament Hill in London. A plane landing in Lisbon was silhouetted against the eclipse, and in Goutz, France, the reddish hue of the eclipse adorned the night sky.
Enthusiasts are encouraged to cherish these celestial moments as they await the next lunar eclipse in 2028.