‘Blood moon’ rises during total lunar eclipse that has astounded humans for millennia
People in Asia, including India and China, were best placed to see Sunday’s total eclipse, which was also visible in western Australia
Stargazers enjoyed a “blood moon” on Sunday night during a total lunar eclipse visible across Asia and swathes of Europe and Africa.
When the sun, Earth and moon line up, the shadow cast by the planet on its satellite makes it appear an eerie, deep red colour that has astounded humans for millennia.
People in Asia, including India and China, were best placed to see Sunday’s total eclipse, which was also visible on the eastern edge of Africa as well as in western Australia.
Stargazers in Europe and Africa also got a brief chance to see a partial eclipse just as the moon rose during the early evening but the Americas missed out.