Lunar eclipse
Different parts of the world experienced a lunar eclipse on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. Astronomical calculations confirm that it would be one of the two longest total lunar eclipses of the century. A total of 85 total lunar eclipses, according to the scientists, will be taking place this century of which the longest total lunar eclipse will occur on July 27, 2018.
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A partially eclipsed moon rises on the sky over Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, June 15, 2011. The total lunar eclipse was visible throughout most parts of Europe on Wednesday evening.
Marko Drobnjakovic Associated Press
A man walks by as a partially eclipsed moon rises on the sky over Belgrade Serbia, Wednesday, June 15, 2011. The total lunar eclipse was visible throughout most parts of Europe on Wednesday evening.
Marko Drobnjakovic Associated Press
The earth casts its shadow over the moon during a total lunar eclipse seen from behind the Pantheon of Freedom sculpture, featuring a torch, at Three Powers Square in downtown Brasilia, Brazil, Wednesday June 15, 2011.
Eraldo Peres Associated Press
The moon is seen behind an illuminated cross of Ayios Nickolaos church during a lunar eclipse over Nicosia, Cyprus, Wednesday, June 15, 2011.
Petros Karadjias Associated Press
The partially covered moon is seen at the end of the lunar eclipse in the sky over the capital Sofia, Bulgaria, Wednesday, June 15, 2011.
Oleg Popov Associated Press
The moon turns red during total Lunar Eclipse of the moon seen in Nairobio, Kenya, June 15, 2011. Asian and African night owls were treated to a lunar eclipse, and ash in the atmosphere from a Chilean volcano turned it blood red for some viewers.
Sayyid Azim Associated Press
The earth casts its shadow over the moon during a total lunar eclipse in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, June 15, 2011.
Michael Probst Associated Press
A lunar eclipse is seen over the Atomium in Brussels, early Thursday, June 16, 2011.
Geert Vanden Wijngaert Associated Press
The Earth casts its shadow over the moon in a total lunar eclipse as seen in Manila, Philippines before dawn Thursday June 16, 2011. The total lunar eclipse was also visible in most parts of Asia.
Bullit Marquez Associated Press
he moon exhibits a deep orange glow as the Earth casts its shadow in a total lunar eclipse as seen in Manila, Philippines, before dawn Thursday June 16, 2011. Asian and African night owls were treated to a lunar eclipse, and ash in the atmosphere from a Chilean volcano turned it blood red for some viewers.
Bullit Marquez Associated Press