Lunar eclipse

A new time lapse showcases the incredible view during a lunar eclipse, which will help us wait out the two-year drought until a new blood moon appears in ...

Don't forget to also check out our guides on the [best cameras for astrophotography](https://www.space.com/best-cameras-for-astrophotography) and [best lenses for astrophotography](https://www.space.com/best-lenses-for-astrophotography) to get started. This gives the natural satellite a blood-red hue during a total [lunar eclipse](https://www.space.com/15689-lunar-eclipses.html). At the same time, the shining moon is reflecting a low reddish light from being immersed inside the umbra of the [Earth](https://www.space.com/54-earth-history-composition-and-atmosphere.html)'s shadow. As a [European Southern Observatory Photo Ambassador](http://www.miguelclaro.com/wp/?page_id=4461) (opens in new tab) and member of [The World At Night](http://twanight.org/newTWAN/index.asp) (opens in new tab) and the official astrophotographer of the [Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve](http://www.darkskyalqueva.com/en) (opens in new tab), he specializes in astronomical "Skyscapes" that connect both Earth and the night sky. [Miguel Claro](http://www.miguelclaro.com/wp/) (opens in new tab) is a professional photographer, author and science communicator based in Lisbon, Portugal, who creates spectacular images of the night sky. Close to the end of the year, on Oct. All the images were captured during the total lunar eclipse of May 16, 2022. [see his website](https://www.miguelclaro.com/wp/) (opens in new tab) or follow his stories on Instagram at [www.instagram.com/miguel_claro](https://www.instagram.com/miguel_claro/) (opens in new tab) . [best telescopes](https://www.space.com/15693-telescopes-beginners-telescope-reviews-buying-guide.html) and [best binoculars](https://www.space.com/26021-best-binoculars.html) that can help. [@Spacedotcom](https://twitter.com/spacedotcom) (opens in new tab), or on 28 to 29, will be a partial lunar eclipse, seen from Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, much of South America, the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, the Indian Ocean, the Arctic and Antarctica. [Celestron Astro Fi 102](https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=72128&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB01L0EQLTI%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dspace-us-1095164353197601400-20) (opens in new tab) as the top pick in our [best beginner's telescope guide](https://www.space.com/31229-best-beginner-telescopes.html).