Partial lunar eclipse dubbed 'Blood Moon' dazzles night skies

South Africa News News

South Africa Latest News,South Africa Headlines
  • 📰 Reuters
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 25 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 13%
  • Publisher: 97%

The longest partial lunar eclipse in a millennium was seen across the United States, Japan and Chile 🌕

The partial eclipse, which lasted 3 hours, 28 minutes and 23 seconds, is the longest since February 18, 1440, according to NASA.A shadow falls on the moon, as seen beside the world's tallest broadcasting tower Tokyo Skytree, during a partial lunar eclipse in Tokyo, Japan November 19, 2021.

Issei KatoStunning views of the partial lunar eclipse could be seen in parts of the United States, Asia and South America.Missed it? You will have to wait until 2669 before you can see a partial lunar eclipse that is longer than this one. However, there will be a longer total lunar eclipse in November of next year.Reporting by Eduardo Munoz; editing by Diane CraftSubscribe for our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

Reuters /  🏆 2. in US

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Watch a live stream of the partial lunar eclipse of the Blood Beaver MoonWatch a live stream of the partial lunar eclipse of the Blood Beaver MoonSkygazers will be treated to the longest-lasting partial lunar eclipse in 580 years on Friday, as the moon aligns with the Earth and the sun.
Read more »

November's full moon will be the longest partial lunar eclipse in over 500 yearsNovember's full moon, the longest partial lunar eclipse in over five centuries, will grace the sky in North America and northeast Russia late Thursday into early Friday.
Read more »

Lunar Eclipse 2021: When and How to Watch the Beaver Moon TonightLunar Eclipse 2021: When and How to Watch the Beaver Moon TonightThis month’s Beaver Moon is set to be the longest partial lunar eclipse of the century. Here’s when and how to see it.
Read more »

Tonight's Full Moon & Lunar Eclipse Promise New BeginningsTonight's Full Moon & Lunar Eclipse Promise New BeginningsThe full moon and lunar eclipse is bringing major Taurus energy that promises to usher in a time of pleasure and grief.
Read more »

NASA Seeks Ideas For A Nuclear Reactor On The MoonNASA Seeks Ideas For A Nuclear Reactor On The MoonThe Space Agency hopes to establish a sun-independent power source for missions to the moon by the end of the decade.
Read more »

NASA seeks ideas for a nuclear reactor on the moonNASA seeks ideas for a nuclear reactor on the moonBOISE, Idaho (AP) — If anyone has a good idea on how to put a nuclear fission power plant on the moon, the U.S. government wants to hear about it. NASA and the nation’s top federal nuclear research lab on Friday put out a request for proposals for a fission surface power system.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-04-04 14:44:23