The blood moon lunar eclipse offers thrilling views

By Ashley Strickland, CNN

Updated 0112 GMT (0912 HKT) July 28, 2018

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The blood moon is seen over the Qolsarif Mosque in Kazan, Russia, on Friday, July 27.
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The blood moon is seen over the Qolsarif Mosque in Kazan, Russia, on Friday, July 27.
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The eclipse, as seen from Gaza City.
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The eclipse, as seen from Gaza City.
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The blood moon is seen behind a mountain in Lucerne, Switzerland.
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The blood moon is seen behind a mountain in Lucerne, Switzerland.
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This composite photo shows several images of the moon as it goes though the different stages of the eclipse. The photos were taken in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
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This composite photo shows several images of the moon as it goes though the different stages of the eclipse. The photos were taken in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
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The moon peeks out next to the Colosseum in Rome.
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The moon peeks out next to the Colosseum in Rome.
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The blood moon is framed by the statues of Hera and Apollo in Athens, Greece.
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The blood moon is framed by the statues of Hera and Apollo in Athens, Greece.
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The eclipse, as seen from Ankara, Turkey.
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