MSN - AP World http://syn2.thecanadianpress.com:8080/mrss/feed/fcf7391a2f354311807f0501c16bde6a MSN - AP World Copyright © 2010-2018 The Canadian Press. All rights reserved. http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:19:20 +0000 Lunar eclipse thrills stargazers http://syn2.thecanadianpress.com:8080/mrss/feed/fcf7391a2f354311807f0501c16bde6a/0202059200e0483eb50e38cbad3c5a6a The eastern half of North America and all of Central and South America were treated to prime viewing of a lunar eclipse, while partial stages were visible across Africa, Europe and the Middle East. (May 16) 0202059200e0483eb50e38cbad3c5a6a Mon, 16 May 2022 14:54:21 +0000 SHOTLIST:RESTRICTION SUMMARY: PART MUST CREDIT NASAASSOCIATED PRESSBuenos Aires - 16 May 2022++NIGHT SHOTS++1. Man with telescope and Buenos Aires Planetarium in background2. Mid of planetarium3. Moon during the lunar eclipseNASA TV - MUST CREDIT NASAUnknown location - 16 May 2022++COMMENTARY AT SOURCE++++NIGHT SHOT++4. Blood Moon as shown by NASAANNOTATION: A total lunar eclipse provided a spectacular celestial show as it unfolded Sunday night into early Monday in the Americas.ASSOCIATED PRESSBuenos Aires - 16 May 2022++NIGHT SHOTS++5. People watching moon during eclipse6. Close of woman watching the the eclipse with a telescopeANNOTATION: The moon was bathed in the reflected red and orange hues of Earth's sunsets and sunrises for about 1 1/2 hours, one of the longest totalities of the decade.ASSOCIATED PRESSMexico City - 15 May 2022++NIGHT SHOTS++7. Various of people looking at the moon8. Moon during eclipseANNOTATION: A total eclipse occurs when Earth passes directly between the moon and the sun, and casts a shadow on the lunar surface. STORYLINE: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.Among those watching the eclipse where skies were clear were residents of Buenos Aires, Argentina, who bundled up in the chilly night and relaxed on blankets in a park to look at the event. In Caracas, Venezuela, some people brought laser pointers as a crowd gathered to watch.The moon was bathed in the reflected red and orange hues of Earth's sunsets and sunrises for about 1 1/2 hours, one of the longest totalities of the decade. It was the first so-called "blood moon" in a year.A total eclipse occurs when Earth passes directly between the moon and the sun, and casts a shadow on the lunar surface. The moon was 225,000 miles (362,000 kilometers) away at the peak of the eclipse -- around midnight on the U.S. East Coast.There'll be another lengthy total lunar eclipse in November, with Africa and Europe being the best places to see it, but not the Americas. Then the next one isn't until 2025.===========================================================Clients are reminded: (i) to check the terms of their licence agreements for use of content outside news programming and that further advice and assistance can be obtained from the AP Archive on: Tel +44 (0) 20 7482 7482 Email: info@aparchive.com(ii) they should check with the applicable collecting society in their Territory regarding the clearance of any sound recording or performance included within the AP Television News service (iii) they have editorial responsibility for the use of all and any content included within the AP Television News service and for libel, privacy, compliance and third party rights applicable to their Territory. The eastern half of North America and all of Central and South America were treated to prime viewing of a lunar eclipse, while partial stages were visible across Africa, Europe and the Middle East. (May 16) Lunar eclipse thrills stargazers