Lunar Eclipse Thrills Stargazers in the Americas

Lunar Eclipse Thrills Stargazers in the Americas
The moon shines during a full lunar eclipse (upper left), and then at various stages as it emerges from the earth's shadow near Moscow, Idaho, on May 15, 2022. Ted S. Warren/AP Photo
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A total lunar eclipse provided a spectacular celestial show as it unfolded Sunday night into early Monday in the Americas.

The eastern half of North America and all of Central and South America were prime locations to see the eclipse, while partial stages were visible across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.