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People in many countries have been catching a glimpse of a "blood moon" for the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st Century. People in many countries have caught a glimpse of a "blood moon" for the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st Century.
In Greece, the moon rose behind the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion, near Athens.In Greece, the moon rose behind the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion, near Athens.
In a lunar eclipse, the Earth stands between its natural satellite and the Sun.In a lunar eclipse, the Earth stands between its natural satellite and the Sun.
Although no longer directly illuminated by the Sun, the moon still catches light filtered and bent by the Earth's atmosphere. This gives it an orange, brown or red colour.Although no longer directly illuminated by the Sun, the moon still catches light filtered and bent by the Earth's atmosphere. This gives it an orange, brown or red colour.
The eclipse will have been visible from Africa to the Middle East, Europe, Russia, India, and Australia.The eclipse will have been visible from Africa to the Middle East, Europe, Russia, India, and Australia.
But not everyone on its path was able to watch the event. England has been scorched by a ruthless sun for weeks, but in some areas, such as in Ely (above), stargazers gathered only to see the moon obscured by a sudden spell of cloudy weather. In Strasbourg, France, the Moon could be seen looming over this sculpture by the American artist Jonathan Borofsky.
In the Swiss Alps, on the other hand, the blood moon could be observed in all its glory. Here in the Swiss Alps it could be observed in all its glory.
No protective eye gear is necessary to observe the eclipse. No protective eye gear was necessary to observe the eclipse.
As the Moon passed over Abu Dhabi, it could be seen behind the minarets of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.As the Moon passed over Abu Dhabi, it could be seen behind the minarets of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
In Cairo, the Moon eclipsed a star, as it stood above a picture of Brazilian footballer Neymar. In Sydney, crowds gathered to watch the Moon turn red above the city's distinctive skyline.
People in Taipei, Taiwan, set up telescopes to watch the event. The total eclipse will last almost one hour and 43 minutes. People in Taipei, Taiwan, set up telescopes to watch the event. The total eclipse lasted almost one hour and 43 minutes.
All pictures copyrighted.All pictures copyrighted.