Blood moon 2018: Stunning images of the longest lunar eclipse of 21st century [Photos]
The blood moon on Friday (July 27) was the longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century. Here are photos of the eclipse from different cities across the world.
Blood Moon rises behind The Hohenzollern Castle, the ancestral seat of the Prussian Royal House and of the Hohenzollern Princes, situated at the periphery of the Swabian Alb on July 27, 2018 in Hechingen, Germany. The period of totality during this eclipse, when Earth's shadow is directly across the moon and it is at its reddest, will last 1 hour, 42 minutes and 57 seconds, making it the longest viewable lunar eclipse this century.Matthias Hangst/Getty Images
As the clock chimed 10:30 pm on Friday (July 27), people across the world thronged rooftops to watch the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century.
The eclipse lasted for a little more than six hours and people across the world witnessed a rare blood moon
The lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, the earth and the moon align themselves in a straight line. As a result, the satellite of the earth falls under its shadow and the usual white moon takes on a reddish hue. This phenomenon is also called the Blood Moon.
Here are a few stunning captures of celestial event taken in Germany, India, Greece, Istanbul, Indonesia and Australia.
Germany
JULY 27: A Blood Moon rises behind The Hohenzollern Castle, the ancestral seat of the Prussian Royal House and of the Hohenzollern Princes, situated at the periphery of the Swabian Alb on July 27, 2018 in Hechingen, Germany. The period of totality during this eclipse, when Earth's shadow is directly across the moon and it is at its reddest, will last 1 hour, 42 minutes and 57 seconds, making it the longest viewable lunar eclipse this century.Matthias Hangst/Getty Images
A Blood Moon rises above The Hohenzollern Castle, the ancestral seat of the Prussian Royal House and of the Hohenzollern Princes, situated at the periphery of the Swabian Alb on July 27, 2018 in Hechingen, Germany. The period of totality during this eclipse, when Earth's shadow is directly across the moon and it is at its reddest, will last 1 hour, 42 minutes and 57 seconds, making it the longest viewable lunar eclipse this century.Matthias Hangst/Getty Images
India
This picture shows the full moon during a 'blood moon' eclipse over the Golden temple in Amritsar early on July 28, 2018. - The longest 'blood moon' eclipse this century began on July 27, coinciding with Mars' closest approach in 15 years to treat skygazers across the globe to a thrilling celestial spectacleNARINDER NANU/AFP/Getty Images
This picture shows the full moon during a 'blood moon' eclipse beside the Golden temple in Amritsar early on July 28, 2018. - The longest 'blood moon' eclipse this century began on July 27, coinciding with Mars' closest approach in 15 years to treat skygazers across the globe to a thrilling celestial spectacle.NARINDER NANU/AFP/Getty Images)
This picture shows the full moon seen from Srinagar on July 27, 2018. - The longest 'blood moon' eclipse this century began on July 27, coinciding with Mars' closest approach in 15 years to treat skygazers across the globe to a thrilling celestial spectacle.TAUSEEF MUSTAFA/AFP/Getty Images
Greece
A picture shows the full moon during a 'blood moon' eclipse over the temple of Apollo in Corinth on July 27, 2018. - The longest 'blood moon' eclipse this century began on July 27, coinciding with Mars' closest approach in 15 years to treat skygazers across the globe to a thrilling celestial spectacle.VALERIE GACHE/AFP/Getty Images
View of the full moon during the 'blood moon' next to the ancient Greek goddess Irine holding a child symblolising peace and justice in central Athens on July 27, 2018. - The period of total eclipse, when earth's shadow is directly across the moon and it is at its reddest, will last 1 hour, 42 minutes and 57 seconds, making it the longest viewable lunar eclipse of the century.ARIS MESSINIS/AFP/Getty Images
A picture shows the full moon during a 'blood moon' eclipse as seen from Athens on July 27, 2018. - The longest 'blood moon' eclipse this century began on July 27, coinciding with Mars' closest approach in 15 years to treat skygazers across the globe to a thrilling celestial spectacle.ARIS MESSINIS/AFP/Getty Images
Istanbul
A total lunar eclipse is seen behind a dome of Istanbul's famous Suleymaniye Mosque on July 27, 2018 in Istanbul, Turkey. The total lunar eclipse was the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century, lasting 1 hour and 43 minutes. Chris McGrath/Getty ImagesChris McGrath/Getty Images
This picture shows the full moon during a 'blood moon' eclipse beside the Galata Tower in Istanbul on July 27, 2018. - The longest 'blood moon' eclipse this century began on July 27, coinciding with Mars' closest approach in 15 years to treat skygazers across the globe to a thrilling celestial spectacle. OZAN KOSE/AFP/Getty Images)ZAN KOSE/AFP/Getty Images
This picture shows the full moon during a 'blood moon' eclipse as seen from Istanbul on July 27, 2018. - The longest 'blood moon' eclipse this century began on July 27, coinciding with Mars' closest approach in 15 years to treat skygazers across the globe to a thrilling celestial spectacle.OZAN KOSE/AFP/Getty Images
Indonesia
A view full moon during a 'blood moon' eclipse on July 28, 2018 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Stargazers viewed Friday's total lunar eclipse, which was the longest blood moon visible this century, until 2123. Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images
This picture shows a 'blood moon' eclipse behind a statue in Yogyakarta on July 28, 2018.TALCHIN HAMID/AFP/Getty Images
his picture shows the full moon during a 'blood moon' eclipse next to a Mosque tower as seen from Jakarta on July 27, 2018. - The longest 'blood moon' eclipse this century began on July 27, coinciding with Mars' closest approach in 15 years to treat skygazers across the globe to a thrilling celestial spectacle.BAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images
Australia
JULY 28: The moon is seen turning red over the Sydney skyline during a total lunar eclipse on July 28, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. The lunar eclipse was the longest of the 21st century lasting 1 hour and 43 minutes.Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
A total lunar eclipse is seen in Sydney on July 28, 2018.SAEED KHAN/AFP/Getty Images
