‘Blood Moon’ Stuns Stargazers in Rare Eclipse

On Sunday night, millions of stargazers were treated to a breathtaking spectacle as a rare “Blood Moon” illuminated the skies during a total lunar eclipse, visible across much of Asia, parts of Europe, Africa, and even western Australia.

The celestial event occurred when the Sun, Earth, and Moon aligned, causing Earth’s shadow to cover the Moon and scatter blue light, leaving behind a haunting deep red glow.

In India and China, observers had the best view, while parts of Europe and Africa only caught glimpses as the Moon rose on the horizon.

Lasting for nearly 82 minutes, the eclipse required no special equipment beyond clear skies to witness, unlike solar eclipses that demand protective eyewear.

The last Blood Moon appeared in March, while the next major celestial event on the horizon is an extremely rare total solar eclipse in August 2026, which will be visible in parts of Spain and Iceland and is expected to captivate millions of viewers across the globe.