A partial lunar eclipse is seen over the Floating Bridge as people enjoy a warm autumn evening at Zaryadye park in Moscow.
Stargazers Witnessed Rare Lunar Eclipse Across Continents
On September 8, 2025, skywatchers witnessed a rare lunar eclipse as Earth’s shadow dramatically covered the Moon. The celestial event captivated stargazers across Asia, Africa, and Europe, turning the night into a cosmic spectacle. The eclipse offered a striking reminder of the beauty and mystery of astronomical phenomena.
India Lunar Eclipse 2025
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The shadow of earth opens up a part of the moon during a total lunar eclipse around 12.28 IST in Kolkata.
Iraq Lunar Eclipse 2025
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A partial lunar eclipse is seen in Baghdad, Iraq.
Israel Lunar Eclipse 2025
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A blood moon rises ahead of a Lunar Eclipse in Hadera, Israel.
Lebanon Lunar Eclipse 2025
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A woman looks through a telescope during a lunar eclipse in downtown Beirut.
Germany Lunar Eclipse 2025
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A partial lunar eclipse is seen in Frankfurt, Germany.
Pakistan Lunar Eclipse 2025
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The moon appears red during a total lunar eclipse seen from Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Iran Lunar Eclipse 2025
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People take pictures of a lunar eclipse in Tehran, Iran.
Portugal Lunar Eclipse 2025
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The full moon, still half obscured by the Earth's shadow after a full eclipse, rises behind the Saint George's Castle in Lisbon.
China Lunar Eclipse 2025
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A partial lunar eclipse is seen in Beijing.
Japan Lunar Eclipse 2025
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A total lunar eclipse is seen over the Urakami Cathedral in Nagasaki, western Japan.
Italy Lunar Eclipse 2025
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A total lunar eclipse, known as the blood moon, is seen in Rome.
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