The longest lunar eclipse of the century around the world

The real moon makes the Moon turn red, creating a spectacular view of the sky.

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The longest eclipse of the century took place this morning, attracting astronomers from all over the world to follow, including Vietnam.The time of the lunar eclipse is from 00h14 to 6h28.The total eclipse starts at 2:30 and lasts an hour and 43 minutes.In the photo, the lunar eclipse took place with the Moon dyed red in the sky of Brisbane, Australia.

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The moon is round and round behind Saentis, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland.The real moon occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on this natural satellite.The total eclipse is when the Moon is completely in the shadow of the Earth.

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The Moon brings a fanciful feeling among the towers in Istanbul, Turkey.During the eclipse, most of the light from the Sun is blocked by the Earth but a small amount still passes through the outer layers of the blue planet's atmosphere, reflecting to the Moon.This small amount of light is mainly red light.

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A corner of the mosque Wilayah Persekutuan with the Moon in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.When the lunar eclipse occurs, the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, causing the Sun to turn black.However, the Moon is red in the period of the lunar eclipse.This makes the lunar eclipse known as "Blood Moon".

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The night sky in Cape Town, South Africa, becomes more sparkling with "Blood Moon" and stars.

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The famous Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, with the Moon shining far away.

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The moon hung like jewels for the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.

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Full moon with impressive colors stands out in the night sky in Corinth, Greece.Under the moonlight is the ancient temple of Apollo.

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The moon looks like it is lying on the buildings of the capital Amman, Jordan.

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"Blood moon" is dim between the two towers of Oberbaum bridge over the Spree river in Berlin, Germany.The next extended total eclipse will take place in 2025 with an hour of 22 minutes, a little shorter than the lunar eclipse this time.

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Blood moon at Luafen's Castle (Switzerland) - (photo: Melanie Duchene / EPA).

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Dresden, Germany - (photo: Sebastian Kahnert / AP).

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A Kenyan child watches the moon through a telescope - (photo: Daniel Irungu / EPA).

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People waiting for the blood moon in Scotland, England - (photo: Caroline Bannock, The Guardian).