The moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse at Bernkastel-Kues, Germany, Friday, July 27, 2018. The observers of the sky in a large part of the world is looking forward to a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest of this century. (Harald Tittel / dpa via AP)
Curiosity and fear have welcomed a complete lunar eclipse, the longest of this century and visible in much of the world.
The so-called "blood moon", when it becomes bright red, was visible at different times in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America when the Sun, Earth, and the moon aligned perfectly. the moon
The total eclipse lasted 1 hour and 43 minutes, with the entire event lasting more than four hours.
The spectators in Rio de Janeiro applauded when the moon of blood emerged from the fog. Hundreds of people watched a fort overlooking the iconic Copacabana Beach and Sugar Loaf. The local planetarium has installed telescopes for fans of astrology
"These telescopes are fantastic, it's one thing to see pictures of planets in one book and another to see them in reality" says Ana Selma Ferreira. an old lawyer who brought her children to the show.
Throughout Africa, people have turned to the sky, watching the reddish shadow slide on the surface of the moon. In Somalia, some rushed to mosques for special prayers. In South Sudan, some have dared to take pictures in a war-torn country where to discourage the use of a camera in public
A full moon rises near the Colosseum. a complete lunar eclipse, in Rome, on Friday, July 27, 2018. The so-called "blood moon" on Friday, when it turns dark red, will be visible at different times in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe and America South The sun, the Earth and the Moon align perfectly, casting the shadow of the Earth on the Moon. (AP Photo / Gregorio Borgia)
In the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, people from an open-air restaurant admired a rare unobstructed view during the rainy season, comparing a live broadcast of NASA to what they've seen above. Then the clouds entered.
"Dem yelebesech chereka", some whisper-Amharic for "blood moon."
"The moon blushes because atmospheric scattering shifts the red light through the atmosphere and composition says Tom Kerss, an astronomer from the Royal Observatory of Greenwich
The moon becomes red during a total lunar eclipse, behind the Saentis in Lucerne, Switzerland, Friday, July 27, 2018. Sky observers around the world are eagerly awaiting a lunar eclipse that will be the longest of this century (Christian Merz / Keystone via AP)
"And the density of dust that increases in the atmosphere can make the moon appear a particularly deep red, and indeed it has the same effect on our sunsets and our sunrises . "
its closest approach to Earth this week since 2003, making it look bigger and brighter.
Enthusiastic air observers on social media shared photos of the bright planet just to the right of the moon.
North America missed Friday lunar eclipse According to NASA, the next will take place on January 21, 2019.
The moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse, seen from Dresden, Germany, Friday, July 27, 2018. Sky observers in much of the world look forward to a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest of this century. (Sebastian Kahnert / dpa via AP)
The moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse at Giv'atayim, Israel, Friday, July 27, 2018. Observers from Heaven in much of the world are looking forward to a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest of this century. (AP Photo / Ariel Schalit)
A moon of blood rises on the Turkish capital Ankara, Turkey, Friday, July 27, 2018. The observers of the sky in a great part of the world are hoping for a complete lunar eclipse it will be the longest century. Friday's "blood moon", when it turns bright red, will be visible at different times in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America when the sun, the Earth and the moon will line up. perfectly. Moon. (AP Photo / Burhan Ozbilici)
People watch the moon turn red during a lunar eclipse at Giv'atayim, Israel, Friday, July 27, 2018. Observers from heaven in much of the world are looking forward to a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest of this century. (AP Photo / Ariel Schalit)
A full moon sets on Petronas Twin Tower during a complete lunar eclipse in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Observers of the sky around the world in expectation of a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest of this century. (AP Photo / Yam G-Jun)
The moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse, view from Lucerne, Switzerland, Friday, July 27, 2018. The observers of the sky in a large part of the world is looking forward to a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest of this century. (Urs Flueeler / Keystone via AP)
The clouds obscure the view of people gathered to see the "blood moon", the longest total eclipse of the moon this century, on Primrose Hill in London, Friday, July 27, 2018. (AP Photo / Matt Dunham)
The moon turns red over Sydney during a lunar eclipse Saturday, July 28, 2018. The observers of the sky in a large part of the world hope a complete lunar eclipse be the longest of this century. (AP Photo / Rick Rycroft)
A full moon rises over an orthodox Christian church during a complete lunar eclipse in the village of Ergates near the capital Nicosia, Cyprus, Friday, July 27, 2018. The Complete Lunar Eclipse Version Friday, when the Sun, the Earth and the Moon will align perfectly to project the Earth's shadow onto the Moon, it will be the longest century. This is what is called a "blood moon" because it becomes dark red and will be visible at different times in the world. In addition, Mars and the sun will be exactly on opposite sides of the Earth and will shine as best they can. (AP Photo / Petros Karadjias)
A full moon sets on the Petronas Twin Tower during a complete lunar eclipse in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Saturday, July 28, 2018 Supervisors in much of the world in expectation of a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest of this century. (AP Photo / Yam G-Jun)
The moon is seen through the spiers of the Duomo Gothic cathedral during a complete lunar eclipse, in Milan, Italy on Friday 27th July 2018. The so-called "Blood Moon" Friday, when it becomes dark red, will be visible at different times in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America when the sun, the Earth, and the moon are on. align perfectly, casting the Earth's shadow on the moon. (AP Photo / Luca Bruno)
The lunar eclipse is shown on a screen at the Astronomy Center of Al Thuraya in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday July 27, 2018. Skywatchers around much of the world The world is looking forward to a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest of this century. (AP Photo / Kamran Jebreili)
A moon of blood rises on the city of Gaza, Friday, July 27, 2018. The observers of the sky in much of the world eagerly awaiting a complete lunar eclipse. the longest of this century. Friday's "blood moon", when it turns bright red, will be visible at different times in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America when the sun, the Earth and the moon will line up. perfectly. Moon. (AP Photo / Hatem Moussa)
The young are sitting on the Tagus shore in Lisbon during a lunar eclipse Friday, July 27, 2018. The observers of the sky in the The whole world is waiting impatiently for a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest of this century. (AP Photo / Armando Franca)
A moon of blood appeared with Mars at the bottom right (white point), in Nairobi, Friday, July 27, 2018. Observers from heaven are in much of the world in the expectation of a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest of this century. Friday's "blood moon", when it turns bright red, will be visible at different times in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America when the sun, the Earth and the moon will line up. perfectly. Moon. (AP Photo / Sayyid Abdul Azim)
People line up to observe the lunar eclipse through a telescope at the Center of Civilization and Creativity of the Children in Cairo, Friday, July 27, 2018. Skywatchers of the world look forward to a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest of this century. (AP Photo / Amr Nabil)
People align to observe the lunar eclipse through a telescope at the Center of Civilization and the Children's creativity in Cairo, Friday, July 27, 2018. Skywatchers of the world are looking forward to a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest of this century. (AP Photo / Amr Nabil)
A full moon rises over an orthodox Christian church during a complete lunar eclipse in the village of Ergates near the capital Nicosia, Cyprus, Friday, July 27, 2018. The "blood moon" called "Blood Moon" will be visible at different times in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America when the sun, the Earth and the Moon will align perfectly, projecting the Earth's shadow onto the Moon (AP Photo / Petros Karadjias)
A man observes the lunar eclipse through a telescope at the Al Thuraya Astronomy Center in Dubai, Arab Emirates United, Friday, July 27, 2018. Sky observers in much of the world look forward to a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest of this century. (AP Photo / Kamran Jebreili)
The moon is partially covered during a lunar eclipse at Giv'atayim, Israel on Friday, July 27 2018. Sky observers in much of the world look forward to a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest of this century. (AP Photo / Ariel Schalit)
The moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse, seen from Zurich, Switzerland, Friday, July 27, 2018. The observers of the sky in a most of the world are looking forward to a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest of this century. (Ennio Leanza / Keystone via AP)
The moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse at Giv'atayim, Israel, on Friday, July 27, 2018. Observers from heaven in much of the world are eagerly awaiting a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest of this century. (AP Photo / Ariel Schalit)
The moon rises in front of the Colosseum during a complete lunar eclipse, in Rome, Friday, July 27, 2018. The self -dating "moon of blood" on Friday, it becomes dark red, will be visible at different times in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America when the sun, the Earth and the moon align perfectly , casting the shadow of the Earth on the moon. (AP Photo / Gregorio Borgia)
The moon is framed by the Colosseum during a complete lunar eclipse, in Rome on Friday, July 27, 2018. The so-called "moon of blood" on Friday, when it turns dark red, it will be visible at different times in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America when the sun, the Earth and the moon s & # 39 align perfectly, casting the Earth's shadow on the moon (AP Photo / Gregorio Borgia)
The moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse, seen from Lucerne, Switzerland, Friday, July 27, 2018. Observers from Heaven in much of the world are looking forward to a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest of this century. (Urs Flueeler / Keystone via AP)
A full moon rises near the Colosseum during a complete lunar eclipse, in Rome on Friday, July 27, 2018. The so-called "moon of blood" on Friday, when it becomes dark red, will be visible at different times in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America when the sun, the Earth and the Moon are over. will align perfectly, projecting the Earth's shadow onto the Moon. (AP Photo / Gregorio Borgia)
A full moon rises behind the ancient temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, about 65 kilometers south of Beijing. Athens, Friday, July 27, 2018. The Complete Lunar Eclipse On Friday, when the sun, the Earth and the Moon will align perfectly to project the Earth's shadow onto the Moon, it will be the longest century . This is what is called a "blood moon" because it becomes dark red and will be visible at different times in the world. In addition, Mars and the sun will be exactly on opposite sides of the Earth and will shine as best they can. (AP Photo / Thanassis Stavrakis)
The full moon rises on the ancient temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, about 65 kilometers south of Beijing. Athens, Friday, July 27, 2018. The complete Lunar Eclipse Friday when the sun, the Earth and the Moon will align perfectly to project the Earth's shadow onto the Moon, it will be the longest century. This is what is called a "blood moon" because it becomes dark red and will be visible at different times in the world. In addition, Mars and the sun will be exactly on opposite sides of the Earth and will shine as best they can. (AP Photo / Thanassis Stavrakis)
People are watching the lunar eclipse at the Center of Civilization and Children's Creativity in Cairo on Friday, July 27 2018. Sky observers at a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest of this century. (AP Photo / Amr Nabil)
A moon of blood rises Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, July 27, 2018. Sky observers around the world are eagerly awaiting a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest of this century. Friday's "blood moon", when it turns bright red, will be visible at different times in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America when the sun, the Earth and the moon will line up. perfectly. Moon. (AP Photo / Ariel Schalit)
A blood moon rises on Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, July 27, 2018. The observers of the sky in much of the world eagerly awaiting a complete lunar eclipse be the longest of this century. Friday's "blood moon", when it turns bright red, will be visible at different times in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America when the sun, the Earth and the moon will line up. perfectly. Moon. (AP Photo / Ariel Schalit)
A blood moon rises over Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, July 27, 2018. The observers of the sky in much of the world eagerly awaiting a complete lunar eclipse be the longest of this century. Friday's "blood moon", when it turns bright red, will be visible at different times in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America when the sun, the Earth and the moon will line up. perfectly. Moon. (AP Photo / Ariel Schalit) (AP Photo / Ariel Schalit)
A blood moon rises on Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, July 27, 2018. The observers of the sky in much of the world eagerly awaiting a complete lunar eclipse be the longest of this century. Friday's "blood moon", when it turns bright red, will be visible at different times in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America when the sun, the Earth and the moon will line up. perfectly. Moon. (AP Photo / Ariel Schalit)
A blood moon rises on Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, July 27, 2018. The observers of the sky in much of the world eagerly awaiting a complete lunar eclipse be the longest of this century. Friday's "blood moon", when it turns bright red, will be visible at different times in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America when the sun, the Earth and the moon will line up. perfectly. Moon. (AP Photo / Ariel Schalit)
A blood moon rises on the television tower of France 3 in Marseille, Friday, July 27, 2018. Curiosity and fear have hosted a complete lunar eclipse, the longest of this century. (AP Photo / Claude Paris)
People gather at the top of a hill to observe a red moon during a complete lunar eclipse at Tio Pio Park in Madrid, Friday, July 27, 2018. The so-called "moon of blood" on Friday, when it becomes dark red, will be visible at different times in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America when the sun, the Earth and the moon aligns perfectly, casting the Earth's shadow on the moon. (AP Photo / Francisco Seco)
A blood moon rises on Marseille, Friday, July 27, 2018. Curiosity and fear have welcomed a complete lunar eclipse, the longer of this century. (AP Photo / Claude Paris)
The moon is seen during a complete lunar eclipse on Marseille, Friday, July 27, 2018. Curiosity and fear have hosted a complete lunar eclipse, the longest of this century. (AP Photo / Claude Paris)
A blood moon rises on Arpoador Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Friday, July 27, 2018. Observers from Sky around the world are eagerly awaiting lunar eclipse that will be the longest this century, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Friday, July 27, 2018. (AP Photo / Silvia Izquierdo)
A blood moon rises in front of the statue of the founder of the federal capital, President Juscelino Kubitschek, at a lunar eclipse complete in Brasilia, Brazil, Friday, July 27, 2018. Skywatchers around most of the world look forward to a complete lunar eclipse that will be the longest this century. (AP Photo / Eraldo Peres)
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