CONDITIONS were near perfect in the skies over York this morning for viewing the total lunar eclipse.
Commonly known as a blood moon, the celestial event saw the moon temporarily change to a reddish colour which was visible across much of York and North Yorkshire between 3.33am and 6.50am, and from 4.41am until 5.43am, when the supermoon lunar eclipse - called the wolf moon took place.
Members of The Press Camera Club were up early with their lenses fixed firmly on the sky and took some stunning shots, and photographer Lewis Outing also sent in these glorious images.
Dr Emily Brunsden is director of the University of York's Astrocampus. Shesaid: “Known as a blood moon, this is a total lunar eclipse. Our atmosphere scatters blue light making the sky blue so only the red light passes through and lights up the moon, making it appear a rusty red colour. There is something captivating about being able to see the silent motion of the Moon in real time, reminding us of our dynamic Solar System. We usually only get the chance to see one or two per year-special reminders of our place in the Universe.”
It was the last total lunar eclipse visible on earth until May 2021.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH A VIDEO OF THE ECLIPSE
CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES FROM OF A SUPER BLUE BLOOD MOON OVER YORK LAST YEAR
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