I observed multiple faint duplicate images of the Moon during the total lunar eclipse. A faint duplicate first appeared below the main disk, then another appeared above; the duplicates lasted ~1–2 minutes and faded when the Moon's bright crescent reappeared.
Taken by Behnaz sayyad Deghatkar on September 7, 2025 @
📍 Location: Tehran, Iran 🕒 Time: Around 10:35 PM local time
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Camera Used: Apple iPhone 16
Exposure Time: 1/2
Aperture: f/1.6
ISO: 5000
Date Taken: 2025:09:07 22:08:43
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Details:
📍 Location: Tehran, Iran
🕒 Time: Around 10:35 PM local time
Description:
During the total lunar eclipse, several observers (including myself) noticed multiple images of the Moon with the naked eye, without any optical instruments.
• First, a faint duplicate of the Moon appeared below the main disk. Within a few seconds, it became clearer and brighter.
• After about 7–8 seconds, another faint Moon became visible above the main one.
• Multiple photos were taken, and the images did not disappear when we changed viewing positions.
• After 1–2 minutes, the extra images gradually faded. Once the first bright crescent of the Moon reappeared (end of totality), the duplicates were no longer visible.
This phenomenon was confirmed by several independent naked-eye observers at the same location.
Photographer's website:
https://No, I don’t have a website with more images. This is my only photo, taken in Tehran during the lunar eclipse.
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