Earth stands still for the Moon: 10 stunning images of Lunar Eclipse
The year’s second total lunar eclipse saw Earth’s shadow obscure this weekend’s full moon as the home planet lines up perfectly between the moon and the sun.
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The Moon appears from behind the Tokyo Skytree during a total lunar eclipse in the middle of the night above the Japanese capital early on September 8. Stargazers enjoyed a Blood Moon overnight on September 7 during a total lunar eclipse visible across Asia and swathes of Europe and Africa. (AFP)
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Beach-goers rest on a shore of the Black Sea with a full moon also known as "Blood Moon" during a phase of a total eclipse in the background in Odesa, on September 7, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.(AFP)
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This photograph shows a view of a full moon also known as "Blood Moon" with leaves in the foreground during a phase of a total lunar eclipse in Jakarta on September 8, 2025. (AFP)
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A full moon also known as Blood Moon is seen in the night sky in Yangon, during a lunar eclipse. The year’s second total lunar eclipse dimmed this weekend’s full moon as Earth slipped precisely between the sun and the moon. Asia witnessed the most spectacular views, with much of Europe also treated to striking sights.(AFP)
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