"The moon is one of the celestial objects that can be seen regardless of air pollution levels": Crowd watches lunar eclipse in the USPhoto by Izabella Bedő on Pexels
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"The moon is one of the celestial objects that can be seen regardless of air pollution levels": Crowd watches lunar eclipse in the US

Now28 August 2026 at 18:29

The lunar eclipse was observed by a crowd in the United States, with many people gathering in Los Angeles to watch the phenomenon. The moon is described as one of the celestial objects that can be seen regardless of atmospheric pollution levels.

Despite the spectators' enthusiasm, some clouds made the view of the eclipse more difficult, creating less ideal conditions for observation. Even so, people remained attentive to the sky during the event.

The spectators showed great enthusiasm for the possibility of watching this astronomical phenomenon. Their expectations were centered on observing the last lunar eclipse of the year.

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