The moon during a partial lunar eclipse behind the Frauenkirche and the dome of the Kunstakedmie in Dresden, Germany (Robert Michael/dpa via AP)The moon during a partial lunar eclipse behind the Frauenkirche and the dome of the Kunstakedmie in Dresden, Germany (Robert Michael/dpa via AP)
The moon during a partial lunar eclipse behind the Frauenkirche and the dome of the Kunstakedmie in Dresden, Germany (Robert Michael/dpa via AP)

Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse 2022: 14 photos of the new moon from around the world

A blood moon total lunar eclipse had people all over the world looking at the skies in wonder last night.

An eclipsed blood red moon rose into the skies on Sunday night (May 15). All over the world, people gazed in awe at the cosmic phenomenon which has been named the Flower Moon.

The full moon fell into the Earth’s shadow, casting it an eerie red known as a ‘blood moon’. This effect combined with the super moon – the satellite was closer to the Earth than usual – making an impressive display for stargazers.

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