Skywatchers had the chance to witness a partial lunar eclipse spanning across the continents of the Americas, Europe, and Africa on Thursday night into Friday. This lunar eclipse, referred to as the “almost blood moon,” reached its peak just after midnight ET, with Earth’s shadow covering 96% of the moon’s visible surface, resulting in a nearly total lunar eclipse. It is recommended to enjoy the celestial spectacle as the next lunar eclipse is not expected until New Year’s Eve in 2028.
In Canada, residents in Vancouver caught a glimpse of the full moon during a phase of the lunar eclipse in the night sky. Similarly, in Winnipeg, an image of the partial lunar eclipse above Osborne Village was captured. Moreover, observers at the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant in Toronto also witnessed the partial lunar eclipse against the night sky backdrop.
In various parts of the Americas, individuals at the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park, Texas, took cellphone photos of the lunar eclipse. The Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., served as a stunning backdrop for a view of the partial lunar eclipse, while in New Orleans, the Caesars Superdome provided a golden edge for the celestial event. Additionally, the Mexican flag in Ciudad Juarez and a coconut palm in Salvador, Bahia state, Brazil, were highlighted during the partial lunar eclipse.
Moving on to Europe, the moon during the partial lunar eclipse made a striking appearance over Warsaw. People gathered at Parliament Hill in Hampstead Heath, London, to observe the celestial phenomenon. In Lisbon, a plane was seen approaching for landing amidst the partial lunar eclipse, while in Goutz, France, the reddish hue of the lunar eclipse illuminated the night sky.