Blue Moon

Much was made of the New Years blue moon. It was pretty, but in other parts of the world, they had more reason to enjoy it with a 8% partial eclipse in Europe, Asia, Africa and parts of Alaska. The following are some photos from around the world. (Click on the thumbnail for the larger photo.)

Enjoy!

--->Susan

"The eclipsed 'Blue moon' rose over the Alaska Range just before sunrise," says photographer Calvin Hall of Palmer, Alaska. "It was a beautiful sight."

Anthony Ayiomamitis, Northeastern outskirts of Athens, Greece

Dave Parkhurst, Knik Arm/Cook Inlet

Denis Joye, St-Petersburg, Russia

Jean-Paul Roux, FRANCE

Bruce Chandler, Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Andrew Wall, 30km West of Blanchetown, South Australia