Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Photos: Didn't manage to see the blood moon last night? Here is what you missed...

If you have been asleep for the last eight hours here is what you missed.

HAVING TO STAY up most of the night didn’t deter people across Ireland from getting out to see last night’s blood moon.

The rare total lunar eclipse happened between 2am and 6am last night and saw the moon turn a blood red colour and appear brighter and bigger than usual.

For individuals who didn’t manage to get up in time there is some bad news in store.

We’re not likely to have another total eclipse of the moon visible from an Irish sky until 20 December 2029.

If you didn’t manage to get out and see it, here is what you missed…

blood moon - 1 This picture of the blood moon was taken on an iPhone 6S Piyanuch Chanphet Piyanuch Chanphet

blood moon - 2 The blood moon as seen in Cavan Julie Corcoran Julie Corcoran

Read: The moon will turn blood red tonight in extremely rare Supermoon total eclipse

Also: 6 unexpected things that happened this week

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
26 Comments
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Wally Paulnutts
    Favourite Wally Paulnutts
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 8:13 AM

    Got up at 3 had the telescope out and ready. Absolutely fantastic sight. started work and telling few lads and lasses. They think I’m a screwball. think their right. shattered now. silver lining won’t have to do again in 2033. have that t-shirt now baby

    309
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute John Mc Carthy
    Favourite John Mc Carthy
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 8:02 AM

    Saw the blood moon then a huge spider …
    An hour trying to get back to sleep
    #spidernightmares #feckedthismorming

    144
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Colleen McGovern
    Favourite Colleen McGovern
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 8:10 AM

    Saw the dark orange moon at 4:10. Little bit of black over the side of the moon. Also too far away. It wasn’t as huge as imagined.

    106
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Freebetcitydcom Mike
    Favourite Freebetcitydcom Mike
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 8:16 AM

    The black ones never are collen

    173
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Anthony McGovern
    Favourite Anthony McGovern
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 8:11 AM

    That’s no moon. It’s a space station.

    77
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Tony Le Blanc
    Favourite Tony Le Blanc
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 1:32 PM

    “I used to bullseye womp rats in my T-16 back home, they’re not much bigger than two meters”

    6
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute IrishGravyTrain
    Favourite IrishGravyTrain
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 8:14 AM

    Seen it. Was not blood red. More of a dull pinky orange colour.

    52
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Markonline
    Favourite Markonline
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 8:20 AM

    Yep, totally underwhelmed, will know for again.

    31
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute ciaran
    Favourite ciaran
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 10:29 AM

    saw it last night and turned all the lights off outside… it was really Good and shooting stars and all. it’s been a long time even since we could see stars in the sky that clear also. excellent to witness, everywhere time we have these ellipses,,it’s usually raining. ..

    47
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Wally Paulnutts
    Favourite Wally Paulnutts
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 9:41 PM

    @Querron spoof

    2
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Píaras McNeill
    Favourite Píaras McNeill
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 12:06 PM

    My hole that was taken with an iPhone 6s. Mine wouldn’t even focus.

    39
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Matty Reese
    Favourite Matty Reese
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 12:23 PM

    I know, It has as much detail as my shots taken with 600mm lens. I imagine it was hooked up to a telescope. Shameless iphone plug by the journal in any case.

    29
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Piyanuch Chanphet
    Favourite Piyanuch Chanphet
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 10:22 PM

    I can assure you that the photo was taken with my iPhone 6s (Rose Gold in fact) and while its great for taking photos of the moon even my amazing 6s would have difficulty taking pictures of a black hole :)

    4
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Everett Gold
    Favourite Everett Gold
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 8:05 AM

    Spider …WIMP

    31
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute aurilton
    Favourite aurilton
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 11:45 AM

    Coffee sales soaring this morning …. but was so worth staying up for. Brilliant sky.

    30
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Tony Le Blanc
    Favourite Tony Le Blanc
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 1:26 PM

    It was wonderful in SW Kerry. Beautiful clear skies, a few shooting stars to be seen and an amazing eclipse. I was so chuffed I sacrificed one of the neighbours to the moon Goddess….. wait…I’ve said too much…. he fell on that sword and pulled his own heart out…. right.

    27
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Declan Bowe
    Favourite Declan Bowe
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 8:16 AM

    listen lads and and ladies have ye nothing better to be doing than staring at the moon, cop yerselves on

    22
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Tony Le Blanc
    Favourite Tony Le Blanc
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 1:36 PM

    Yes Declan… what a bunch of loons, standing around observing the beauty of the natural world and missing valuable reality TV time.

    30
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Dingle Holiday
    Favourite Dingle Holiday
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 9:43 AM

    Video of Blood Moon Eclipse over Dingle Ireland https://youtu.be/V2wdOVkVixg

    17
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Bi88les
    Favourite Bi88les
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 10:40 AM

    Terrible video guys, no tripod? That ‘music’ is awful!

    15
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Dingle Holiday
    Favourite Dingle Holiday
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 11:13 AM

    LOL you are funny …
    A National newspaper thought it was excellent
    Show us Bi88les your pics / videos ?

    18
    See 1 more reply ▾
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Dingle Holiday
    Favourite Dingle Holiday
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 11:22 AM

    and just to peeve you off more :)

    The best pics and video of the supermoon over Ireland
    http://www.irishexaminer.com/examviral/real-life/the-best-pics-and-video-of-the-supermoon-over-ireland-356277.html

    14
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute William Clay
    Favourite William Clay
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 10:15 AM

    Unfortunately it was very cloudy around Malahide, so didn’t get a great view of it

    11
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute thejynxeffect
    Favourite thejynxeffect
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 1:05 PM

    You Malahidian’s are always whinging!

    18
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Michael Sands
    Favourite Michael Sands
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 12:58 PM

    It was great to see, but the mist carried an awful smell of rotting seaweed in the air where I was, but that is life lol.

    4
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Enda Elvery
    Favourite Enda Elvery
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 12:31 PM

    The emperors new clothes

    2
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute BatMon
    Favourite BatMon
    Report
    Sep 28th 2015, 11:17 AM

    2019

    1
Submit a report
Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
Thank you for the feedback
Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
JournalTv
News in 60 seconds