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Eclipses

In Pictures: Blood moon lights up night sky

The moon appears from behind the Tokyo Skytree during a total lunar eclipse in the middle of the night above the Japanese capital early on Sept 8, 2025. Stargazers enjoyed a "Blood Moon" overnight on SepT 7 during a total lunar eclipse visible across Asia and swathes of Europe and Africa.
The moon appears from behind the Tokyo Skytree during a total lunar eclipse in the middle of the night above the Japanese capital early on Sept 8, 2025. Stargazers enjoyed a "Blood Moon" overnight on SepT 7 during a total lunar eclipse visible across Asia and swathes of Europe and Africa.

Blood moon rises during total lunar eclipse, but Singapore stargazers’ view hampered by clouds

ST20250908_202568000843/vreclipse08/Brian Teo/The blood moon lunar eclipse occurring around 1.45am as seen from Clementi on Sept 8, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
ST20250908_202568000843/vreclipse08/Brian Teo/The blood moon lunar eclipse occurring around 1.45am as seen from Clementi on Sept 8, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Catch blood moon on Sept 7 as lunar eclipse appears in S’pore skies for first time since 2022

A red moon during a total lunar eclipse on Dec 10, 2011 .
A red moon during a total lunar eclipse on Dec 10, 2011 .

‘Blood Moon’ total lunar eclipse to appear to parts of the world

Skygazers will be able to witness the celestial spectacle in the Americas and Pacific and Atlantic oceans, as well as parts of Western Europe and Africa.
Skygazers will be able to witness the celestial spectacle in the Americas and Pacific and Atlantic oceans, as well as parts of Western Europe and Africa.

European Space Agency's sun-studying Proba-3 mission lifts off on ISRO rocket

FILE PHOTO: People watch an annular solar eclipse in Las Horquetas, Santa Cruz, Argentina, October 2, 2024. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
FILE PHOTO: People watch an annular solar eclipse in Las Horquetas, Santa Cruz, Argentina, October 2, 2024. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Solar eclipse shines a ‘ring of fire’ over Easter Island and Patagonia

A solar eclipse is observed from Tahai archaeological monument area in the Rapa Nui national park managed by the Mau Henua native community at Easter Island, Chile October 2, 2024. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado
A solar eclipse is observed from Tahai archaeological monument area in the Rapa Nui national park managed by the Mau Henua native community at Easter Island, Chile October 2, 2024. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

Masters eclipse steals spotlight from Augusta National

Patrons use glasses to view the eclipse during a practice round prior to the 2024 Masters.
Patrons use glasses to view the eclipse during a practice round prior to the 2024 Masters.

In Pictures: Solar eclipse blankets North America

An airplane passing near the total solar eclipse during the Hoosier Cosmic Celebration at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana, on April 8, 2024.
An airplane passing near the total solar eclipse during the Hoosier Cosmic Celebration at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana, on April 8, 2024.

Millions across North America await total solar eclipse

Tourists look at the Horseshoe Falls, ahead of the Solar Eclipse that will take place across parts of the United States and Canada on April 8, at Niagara Falls.
Tourists look at the Horseshoe Falls, ahead of the Solar Eclipse that will take place across parts of the United States and Canada on April 8, at Niagara Falls.

An island discovered by Captain Cook prepares to throw party to mark solar eclipse

A view from the top of Maiden Tea Hill overlooks the seaside town of Burgeo, with the small Eclipse Island, named by Royal Navy explorer Captain James Cook in 1766, at top right in Newfoundland, Canada February 7, 2024.  Melissa Mills/Handout via REUTERS.
A view from the top of Maiden Tea Hill overlooks the seaside town of Burgeo, with the small Eclipse Island, named by Royal Navy explorer Captain James Cook in 1766, at top right in Newfoundland, Canada February 7, 2024.  Melissa Mills/Handout via REUTERS.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.