Total lunar eclipse above the Great Wall of China.
Taken by Jeff Dai on March 5, 2026 @
Beijing, China
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Camera Used: Canon Canon EOS R5m2
Exposure Time: 1/2
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 12800
Date Taken: 2026:03:03 19:17:17
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Total lunar eclipse above the Great Wall of China. It’s a breathtaking moment to capture!
Simatai Great Wall is a world-famous section of the Great Wall, a world heritage site today, Renowned for its steep cliffs, unique architecture, and well‑preserved Ming‑era authenticity. In ancient China, a lunar eclipse was called “the moon being devoured”. People believed a mythical celestial dog or dragon was swallowing the moon. eclipses were seen as heavenly omens linked to imperial fortunes and state affairs
Photographer's website:
https://twanight.org/dai
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