It was this September that sky observers from all over the globe experienced a total lunar eclipse. Chinese and Australian photographers shot mesmerising time-lapse sequences. The eclipse could be seen from the northern and southern hemispheres.
How Did The Moon Appear In Different Hemispheres?
In China, the Moon’s path curved from upper left to lower right. Photographers used a 16 mm wide-angle lens at Zhejiang University’s campus. The location lies at about 30 degrees north latitude. During the eclipse, Saturn appeared bright near the Moon. The skies were mostly clear, enhancing the view.
In contrast, the view from Australia showed a different perspective. At Canberra’s Lake Griffin, located around 35 degrees south latitude, the Moon’s trail curved oppositely. The sequence captured the Moon from upper right to lower left. Lightning flashes from nearby thunderstorms reflected in the lake.
Lunar Eclipse in Two Hemispheres (Image: North - Zhouyue Zhu, South - Lucy Yunxi Hu)
What Made These Eclipse Time-Lapses Special?
Both sequences showed the entire eclipse event from start to finish. The red, darkened Moon moved fully into Earth’s umbral shadow. The distinct arc directions revealed the latitude-based perspective shift. Observers saw how northern and southern views change celestial appearances.
This eclipse provided a unique opportunity to compare hemispheric sky observations. The photographers' work enabled the spectators to grasp the phenomenon in all its grandeur. The time-lapse videos are a living testimony to the spectacle of nature.
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