Dubai :For those unable to witness the lunar eclipse in person, the Dubai Astronomy Group is hosting a live stream, bringing the celestial spectacle directly to screens across the UAE and beyond.
From the Moon’s first fiery glow to the slow creep of Earth’s shadow, viewers could follow every stunning moment in real time, sharing in the wonder from the comfort of their homes.
Final act of the celestial spectacle
As the night drew on and the Moon slowly brightened, Anurag Amin, education coordinator at Mleiha National Park, guided observers through the final act of the celestial spectacle.
“What you see on the Moon is Earth’s shadow gradually leaving the surface,” he explained. “The Earth, Moon, and Sun were perfectly aligned, with our planet in the middle, blocking the Sun’s light from reaching the Moon.”
He continued, “Now, you’re witnessing the end of the eclipse — the umbra and penumbral shadows retreating, allowing the Moon to shine brightly once again
From the fiery Blood Moon peak to its gradual return to silver, tonight offered a remarkable glimpse of the wonders above and a moment of shared awe.
We’re now closing this live blog. The Moon is slowly emerging from Earth’s shadow, the skies settling back into their usual calm, leaving everyone who watched with memories of a truly extraordinary night.Lingering wonder
The total eclipse has just ended, and the first edges of the Moon are once again peeking out from Earth’s shadow. The partial eclipse will continue until nearly midnight before the Moon returns fully to its familiar glow, according to Astronomy Centre.
The Astronomy Centre and Dubai Astronomy Group shared striking images of the moment, capturing the Moon’s gradual return to its familiar glow as observers across the UAE marvelled at the lingering beauty of the celestial event.
