A total lunar eclipse was visible yesterday night for the western half of Africa, western Europe, the Americas, eastern Australia, northern Japan and eastern Russia. Did YOU see it? The skies were cloudy for many people … But thankfully, some skywatchers from around the globe could capture the magnificent event. Enjoy these wonderful photos and see more incoming images here. Do you have an image to share? Submit it here.
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Total lunar eclipse of March 13-14, 2025
Composite of 9 moons. The one at the right looks big a red. The others are in a line and show different phases and colors.
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Patrick Prokop in Savannah, Georgia, created this composite image of the different phases of the eclipse. Wonderful! Thank you, Patrick.
Orangish moon with a bright halo on top.
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Frank Lu in Arlington, Texas, shared this peculiar image and wrote: “While waiting for totality, it occurred to me that a similar diamond ring effect may be possible. I overexposed and I think I’ve achieved the desired outcome. I’m calling this a golden ring.” Thank you! Watch this video of Baily’s beads and the diamond ring effect during a total solar eclipse.
Red moon at the bottom left. There are some faint stars to the right side and top of the image.
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Delia Dallas captured this image from Warner Robins, Georgia, and wrote: “Pic of the lunar eclipse 10 minutes before clouds formed and completely obscured it.” Thank you, Delia!
A full moon that looks reddish at the bottom right, orange at the bottom left, and white at the top.
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Sheryl R Garrison in Southern Alberta, Canada, shared this image of the eclipse and wrote: “It was the battle of the clouds and chilly temperatures, but It was worth it to see the lunar eclipse.” Thank you!
More images of the eclipse
The full moon looks red at bottom, orangish at left and grayish at top. There are some stars around.
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Karl Diefenderfer in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, shared this image of the eclipsed moon and wrote: “Was able to image the lunar eclipse Just before the clouds rolled in!” Phew! Thank you, Karl.
Dark moon that looks reddish at bottom, orangish in the middle and grayish at top.
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Lou Musacchio in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, photographed the full Worm Moon almost at maximum eclipse. See the colors? From red, to orange, to gray. Beautiful! Thank you, Lou.
The moon looks bright on the left side, orangish in the middle and dark brown on the right side.
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Eliot Herman in Tucson, Arizona, shared this image and wrote: “Captured at the predicted end of totality. This eclipse was moderately dark at totality and the colors of ozone band were muted for this event.” Thank you!
Partial lunar eclipse
The left side of the moon is dark and not visible. The right side looks light orange.
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Dominique Brocklehurst-Waite in Wokingham, Berkshire, UK, shared this beautiful image of the eclipsed moon during its partial phase. Thank you!
The moon looks light purple. The bottom left is not visible, as it is too dark.
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Asha Prasad in Minnesota captured this lovely view of the moon during its partial phase. Thank you, Asha!
Bottom line: A total lunar eclipse was visible for many skywatchers around the world yesterday night. Did you see it? Here are some amazing images for you to enjoy.
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