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On Sunday night, Kenyans witnessed a spectacular celestial event as a rare lunar eclipse lit up skies across the country.
The sight, visible in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and many other regions, drew people outdoors to marvel at the moon’s dramatic transformation. Social media was flooded with photos and videos as excited viewers shared the experience.
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Astronomers note that the next total lunar eclipse visible in Kenya will not occur for several years, making this occasion particularly memorable for sky gazers.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth positions itself directly between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight and casting a shadow over the Moon. During a total eclipse, the Moon is completely covered by Earth’s shadow, often appearing red—a phenomenon commonly called a “Blood Moon.”
This reddish glow is caused by Rayleigh scattering, the same process that makes the sky look blue and sunsets appear red. Essentially, Earth’s atmosphere filters and bends sunlight, projecting every sunrise and sunset across the planet onto the Moon’s surface.
Lunar eclipses also include other stages:
- Penumbral eclipse – a faint dimming as the Moon enters Earth’s outer shadow.
- Partial eclipse – when only part of the Moon is obscured, creating a visible dark portion.
The event left Kenyans in awe, reminding many of the beauty and wonder of the night sky.
