By Simon Saavedra , Christian Post Correspondent
June 15, 2011|11:03 pm
(Photo: Reuters / Nir Elias)
Combination photo shows the moon as it undergoes a total lunar eclipse as seen from Jerusalem June 15, 2011.
The June 15 lunar eclipse that caught the world’s attention, briefly but breathtakingly, flaunted the dark morning sky with a crimson hue adding beauty to what scientists have been regarding a rarity for its unconventionally long procession (1 hour 40 minutes in its totality phase).
The celestial spectacle visible this time only from eastern Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Western Australia began at approximately 1:24 p.m. EST and reached its darkest phase at about 4:12 p.m. EST, according to National Geographic.
In case you missed the extraordinary event, here are some photos for you to appreciate the impressive display.
The next lunar eclipse is set to occur on December 20, 2011, and will not be visible from the U.S. either. The next visible lunar eclipse visible from the U.S. is staged for April 15, 2014.
(Photo: Reuters / Nir Elias)
A shadow falls on the moon as it undergoes a total lunar eclipse as seen from Jerusalem June 15, 2011.
(Photo: Reuters / Jon Nazca)
An aircraft flies as the shadow of the earth falls on the moon during a total lunar eclipse in Malaga, southern Spain, late June 15, 2011.
(Photo: Reuters / Nir Elias)
The moon is seen behind the wall of Damascus gate in Jerusalem Old City during a total lunar eclipse June 15, 2011.
(Photo: Reuters / Nir Elias)
A shadow falls on the moon as it undergoes a total lunar eclipse as seen from Jerusalem June 15, 2011.
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