Français
Español
English
Portuguese
At 7:27 p.m., the earth’s shadow on the moon was fully visible across the Jewish state, and at around 8:30 p.m. the total lunar eclipse commenced.
By JNS Staff
A total lunar eclipse was observed across Israel on Sunday night around 9:12 p.m. local time.
Billions of people in Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia could view the rare event, also known as a “blood moon,” when the earth blocks the sun’s light.
The moon turned a ruddy color due to the red wavelengths of the sun’s rays managing to travel through the Earth’s atmosphere and refract into the shadow of the earth’s satellite, while the blue light is filtered out.
The eclipse in Israel began at 6:28 p.m., when the moon entered the earth’s partial shadow, before the moon could be seen in the darkening skies, according to outlet Ynet.
At 7:27 p.m., the earth’s shadow on the Moon was fully visible across the Jewish state, and around 8:30 p.m. the total lunar eclipse commenced.
The peak of the eclipse was seen at 9:12 p.m., and the total eclipse lasted until 9:52 p.m.
The “blood moon” spectacle typically takes place every couple of years, though the exact location to be seen from earth varies.
This year a total eclipse occurred twice: once in March and the second last night.
Do You Love Israel? Make a Donation - Show Your Support!
Donate to vital charities that help protect Israeli citizens and inspire millions around the world to support Israel too!
Now more than ever, Israel needs your help to fight and win the war -- including on the battlefield of public opinion.
Antisemitism, anti-Israel bias and boycotts are out of control. Israel's enemies are inciting terror and violence against innocent Israelis and Jews around the world. Help us fight back!
