Blood Moon awes sky watchers
On Wednesday night skywatchers were treated to the unusual sight of a 'blood moon'. Here are some of our readers' best shots alongside the blood moon.
News Nation Bureau | Updated : 09 October 2014, 09:15:14 PM
Blood Moon Awes Sky Watchers
A rare lunar eclipse turned the moon a dark blood red and illuminated the skies.
Blood Moon Awes Sky Watchers
THE most incredible phenomenon that humans can behold took place on Wednesday.
Blood Moon Awes Sky Watchers
It is the second eclipse of its kind to occur this year.
Blood Moon Awes Sky Watchers
During the eclipse light beams onto the Earth's shadow which turns the moon into a dark red or orange.
Blood Moon Awes Sky Watchers
The Blood Moon was visible in America, East Asia and Australia.
Blood Moon Awes Sky Watchers
Space agency NASA hosted webcasts of the Blood Moon event as it happened.
Blood Moon Awes Sky Watchers
Some people were lucky enough to get a glimpse of the incredible lunar sight.
Blood Moon Awes Sky Watchers
Next year there will be two more full lunar eclipses which will complete the FOUR blood moons.