Unreal Photos Show ‘Super Blood Moon’ During Total Lunar Eclipse Across the Pacific
Early Wednesday morning, both sides of the Pacific witnessed an extraordinary celestial sight of notable rarity, when the largest supermoon of 2021 coincided with a total lunar eclipse.
Adding to the stellar spectacle, a deep, reddish glow was cast upon the lunar disc due to an atmospheric effect a phenomenon which gives rise to the moniker: Super Blood Moon.
From Australia and eastern parts of Asia, all the way across the Pacific, to parts of the western Americas, skywatchers took in the cosmic display, and captured some remarkable photographs to show for it.
Rare super flower blood moon lunar eclipse captured in stunning photos from around the world By Sophie Lewis Super flower blood moon dazzles stargazers
Skywatchers around the world were treated to the most spectacular full moon of the year in the early morning hours on Wednesday. May 26 marked not just a supermoon, but also a lunar eclipse, or so-called blood moon.
According to NASA, a blood moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse, when the Earth is positioned directly between the moon and the sun. Earth s atmosphere filters the sunlight, scattering blue light but allowing red light to pass through.
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Super Flower Moon rises in clear sky over Sydney Opera House
The year s biggest full moon, known as the Super Flower Moon, rose in a clear evening sky over the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday to the delight of amateur photographers positioned just across the water to capture the moment. The moon was at the closest point to Earth in its orbit, making it appear about 7% larger and 15% brighter than normal.
CELESTIAL EXTRAVAGANZA : Stargazers near the Clock Tower with their telescopes on Wednesday
Lucknow: Some stargazers affixed their telescopes on their terraces while others rushed to Clock Tower wearing double masks, gloves and caps to catch a glimpse of the Super Flower Moon the year’s last Supermoon on Wednesday.
Skygazers were keen on witnessing the celestial spectacle during which a bigger and brighter moon lights up the sky and hence followed all Covid protocols earnestly.
Since the impact of the cyclone that made landfall on the east coast was imminent, clouds often interrupted every now and then, but the astronomy enthusiasts stayed glued to their positions from 5.54pm to 7.19pm to enjoy the beauty of the Supermoon.