The partial eclipse was visible in parts of Ireland and as far afield as Australia, Africa and much of Asia. The partial lunar eclipse was witnessed across the world on Tuesday evening. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth, sun, and moon are almost exactly in line and the moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the sun. One Twitter user said: "Watching a partial lunar eclipse on 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 launch is really quite magical." Another wrote: "So 50 years since the best achievement for spacefaring that man has achieved thus far, Apollo 11's launch 50 years today, is celebrated with a partial lunar eclipse.

Source: Irish Independent July 17, 2019 09:56 UTC