The earth’s shadow covers the moon during a partial lunar eclipse Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)AP
The “nearly total” lunar eclipse was visible in many parts of the world, including North America, eastern Australia, New Zealand and Japan, but clouds obscured it in much of the Northwest.
The eclipse lasted 3 hours, 28 minutes and 23 seconds, making it the longest in nearly 600 years, Space.com reported.
Only a small sliver of the moon was visible during the eclipse as about 97% of the moon disappeared into Earth’s shadow as the sun and moon pass opposite sides of the planet, EarthSky reported. The moon appeared to be a reddish-brown color as it slipped into the shadow.
The leaves of a tree are seen with a partial lunar eclipse as a backdrop, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Lutherville-Timonium, Md. The celestial event, which happened when the moon was obscured by Earth’s shadow, is set to last for just over six hours, the longest lasting partial lunar eclipse in 580 years. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)AP
The earth’s shadow covers the full moon during a partial lunar eclipse, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)AP
A partial lunar eclipse is seen in Manila, Philippines on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)AP
With the Crescent City Connection bridge in the foreground Earth’s shadow creates a nearly total lunar eclipse over a six-hour period, which is the longest lasting partial lunar eclipse in 580 years according to NASA, in New Orleans, La. Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. (Max Becherer/The Advocate via AP)AP
The earth’s shadow covers the full moon during a partial lunar eclipse visible near a statue of George Washington atop Baltimore’s Washington Monument, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. The celestial event, which happened when the moon was obscured by Earth’s shadow, is set to last for just over six hours, the longest lasting partial lunar eclipse in 580 years. The statue, carved by sculptor Enrico Causici, depicts Washington’s resignation as commander-in-chief, which is seen on a painting by artist John Trumbull. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)AP
A partial lunar eclipse is seen behind a crane in Manila, Philippines on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.(AP Photo/Aaron Favila)AP
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