Skywatchers had the opportunity to witness a partial lunar eclipse over the Americas, Europe, and Africa on Thursday night into Friday. This lunar eclipse, also 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 nearly total lunar eclipse. It’s advised to enjoy this celestial event as the next lunar eclipse is not expected until New Year’s Eve in 2028.
In Canada, residents in Vancouver were treated to the sight of the full moon during the lunar eclipse. Similarly, a partial lunar eclipse was captured in the night sky above Osborne Village in Winnipeg, as well as at the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant in Toronto.
In other parts of the Americas, individuals at the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park, Texas, snapped photos of the lunar eclipse with their cellphones. The Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., and the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans provided stunning backdrops for the partial lunar eclipse. The lunar eclipse was also visible in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and Salvador, Bahia state, Brazil.
In Europe, the partial lunar eclipse was observed over Warsaw and from Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath in London. A plane flying over Lisbon during the eclipse and the view from Goutz, France, also showcased the celestial event.
Overall, the partial lunar eclipse provided a captivating visual experience for sky enthusiasts across continents.