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Partial lunar eclipse dubbed 'Blood Moon' dazzles night skies

1/10 - Longest partial moon eclipse in 580 years

The moon, with a partial lunar eclipse, is seen behind the Statue of Freedom, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

The moon, with a partial lunar eclipse, is seen behind the Statue of Freedom, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AFP photo)

2/10 - Longest partial moon eclipse in 580 years

The earth\'s shadow covers the full moon during a partial lunar eclipse.

The earth\'s shadow covers the full moon during a partial lunar eclipse. (AP photo)

3/10 - Longest partial moon eclipse in 580 years

The Beaver \'blood\' Moon partial lunar eclipse is seen above the Washington Monument in Washington.

The Beaver \'blood\' Moon partial lunar eclipse is seen above the Washington Monument in Washington. (Reuters photo)

4/10 - Longest partial moon eclipse in 580 years

Moon next to Tokyo Skytree during a partial lunar eclipse in Tokyo.

Moon next to Tokyo Skytree during a partial lunar eclipse in Tokyo. (Reuters photo)

5/10 - Longest partial moon eclipse in 580 years

The moon is seen during a lunar eclipse in Phnom Penh.

The moon is seen during a lunar eclipse in Phnom Penh. (AFP photo)

6/10 - Longest partial moon eclipse in 580 years

People observe the night sky with a telescope as photographers and videojournalists document a lunar eclipse from the observation deck of Roppongi Hills in Tokyo.

People observe the night sky with a telescope as photographers and videojournalists document a lunar eclipse from the observation deck of Roppongi Hills in Tokyo. (AFP photo)

7/10 - Longest partial moon eclipse in 580 years

A view of the Lunar Eclipse behind St.

A view of the Lunar Eclipse behind St. Williams Church in Cincinnati. (AP photo)

8/10 - Longest partial moon eclipse in 580 years

A partial lunar eclipse is observed over Gifu Castle in Gifu, central Japan.

A partial lunar eclipse is observed over Gifu Castle in Gifu, central Japan. (Reuters photo)

9/10 - Longest partial moon eclipse in 580 years

The leaves of a tree are seen with a partial lunar eclipse as a backdrop in Lutherville-Timonium, Md.

The leaves of a tree are seen with a partial lunar eclipse as a backdrop in Lutherville-Timonium, Md. The celestial event, which happened when the moon was obscured by Earth\'s shadow, is set to last for just over six hours, the longest lasting partial lunar eclipse in 580 years. (AP photo)

10/10 - Longest partial moon eclipse in 580 years

A view of Tokyo Skytree, the world\'s tallest broadcasting tower, during a partial lunar eclipse in Tokyo.

A view of Tokyo Skytree, the world\'s tallest broadcasting tower, during a partial lunar eclipse in Tokyo. (Reuters photo)

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