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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth lines up perfectly between the moon and the sun, causing Earth's shadow to obscure the full moon and give it a reddish hue, often called a blood moon.

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The most beautiful images of the total lunar eclipse around the world

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  • A total lunar eclipse, known as a blood moon, occurred and was visible across multiple regions.
  • Asia had the best view, with cities like Dubai, Jerusalem, and Baghdad experiencing the full eclipse. 10s
  • The eclipse lasted over five hours, with the total phase spanning one hour and 22 minutes. 36s
  • The full eclipse was visible from Saudi Arabia to the Philippines, the Arctic Ocean to Antarctica, and parts of East Africa and western Australia. 41s
  • A partial solar eclipse will follow two weeks later, visible from New Zealand, part of Australia, and Antarctica. 1m 4s
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The most beautiful images of the total lunar eclipse around the world
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The most beautiful images of the total lunar eclipse around the world

The blood moon occurs as the home planet lines perfectly between the moon and the sun.

The most beautiful images of the total lunar eclipse around the world
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The most beautiful images of the total lunar eclipse around the world

The Earth's shadow obscured the full moon during the eclipse.

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