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.
13. Italy
The full moon is pictured on May 15, 2022 from Cagliari, Sardinia (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ALBERTO PIZZOLI
14. California
This combination of photos shows the moon in various stages of a total lunar eclipse during the first blood moon of the year in Temple City, California (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu) Photo: Ringo H.W. Chiu
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