Lunar Eclipse above Great Wall of China

Lunar Eclipse above Great Wall of China    

Astrophotographer Jeff Dai: "Total lunar eclipse above the Great Wall of China. It’s a breathtaking moment to capture! Simatai Great Wall is a world-famous section of the Great Wall, a world heritage site today, Renowned for its steep cliffs, unique architecture, and well‑preserved Ming‑era authenticity. In ancient China, a lunar eclipse was called 'the moon being devoured'. People believed a mythical celestial dog or dragon was swallowing the Moon. Eclipses were seen as heavenly omens linked to imperial fortunes and state affairs."

Lunar eclipses occur at the full Moon phase. When Earth is positioned precisely between the Moon and Sun, Earth’s shadow falls upon the surface of the Moon, dimming it and sometimes turning the lunar surface a striking red over the course of a few hours. Each lunar eclipse is visible from half of Earth.

Learn more: https://science.nasa.gov/moon/eclipses/

Image Credit: Jeff Dai

Location: Beijing, China

Jeff's website: https://twanight.org/dai
Image Date: March 5, 2026 

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