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Blood Moon Captivates Skywatchers During Lunar Eclipse. A stunning lunar eclipse turned the moon red on Friday, creating a "blood moon" that was visible across the Americas and partially seen in the UK. In the UK, the moon had already set by the time of the full eclipse at 6:58 AM, leaving only a partial lunar eclipse visible before dawn. Spectacular images were captured in North and South America, where the full lunar eclipse was visible in its entirety. The blood moon effect occurs when the Earth moves between the sun and the moon, causing only red wavelengths of light to reach the lunar surface. Total lunar eclipses only happen a few times a year, with the last full eclipse taking place in May 2022.UK observers saw the partial eclipse from around 5:30 AM, with the best views occurring just before 6:30 AM. According to the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the blood moon was visible to the naked eye, requiring no special equipment. Cloudy skies obscured the view for much of the UK, except for areas in the South East, East Anglia, and central Scotland. Astronomers describe lunar eclipses as moments when the Earth, sun, and moon align, casting the Earth's shadow over the moon. Despite limited visibility in some regions, the rare celestial event captivated stargazers worldwide, showcasing the moon in a dramatic red hue.
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