'Blood Moon' Eclipse In 16 Stunning Photos, As Europe Saw It

A Blood Moon rises behind Germany's Hohenzollern Castle Photo: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images

This Century's longest "blood moon" lunar eclipse on July 28 delighted skygazers, astronomers and photographers around the world.

As it rose, during this total eclipse, the moon turned a striking shade of red or ruddy brown that could be seen in many countries.

The "totality" period of the eclipse, where the light from the moon was completely covered, lasted one hour, 43 minutes, making it the longest in the century.

The spectacle was visible almost everywhere across the globe, from Russia to Sydney and Germany to Abu Dhabi, captivating millions of people with its stunning vibrant red glow and the scientific interest of astronomers who lined up telescopes along bays and hilltops to capture the lunar event lasting four hours in total.

In Europe, where the weather allowed, the moon could be seen turning red as it became fully eclipsed by Earth, gifting photographers an extraordinary opportunity.

Here are some spectacular photos as Europeans saw it:

A blood moon over Russia's Qolsarif Mosque Photo: Yegor AleyevTASS via Getty Images

The eclipse pictured with a sculpture by American artist Jonathan Borofsky, Woman walking to the sky', in Strasbourg, France Photo: Frederick Florin/AFP/Getty Images