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In Pics: Red moon lights up African skies in lunar eclipse

In Pics: Red moon lights up African skies in lunar eclipse

Xinhua
08 Sep 2025, 18:15 GMT+

NAIROBI, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- A "red moon" was visible across many parts of Africa during a total lunar eclipse that began on Sunday night.

Eclipse happens when the moon, Earth and the sun are lined up and on the same plane -- allowing for the moon to pass through Earth's shadow.



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