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In pictures: Blood Moon captivates sky-gazers around the world

In pictures: Blood Moon captivates sky-gazers around the world

Summary

People around the world recently enjoyed watching a Blood Moon, which occurs when the Moon passes through Earth's shadow and glows red. This event was seen in full in many countries.

Key Facts

  • A Blood Moon is when the Moon looks red because it goes through Earth's shadow.
  • This event could be seen in its entirety in several countries worldwide.
  • In China, people watched the Blood Moon from high buildings in Shanghai.
  • In Kuwait City, the Moon appeared over a minaret.
  • In South Africa, the red Moon was visible in Johannesburg.
  • In Germany, the Blood Moon was seen near famous landmarks in Dresden and Berlin.
  • Baghdad, Iraq, had a view of the Blood Moon next to a ferris wheel.
  • Jerusalem, Israel, experienced the Blood Moon with a partial lunar eclipse.

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