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Partial lunar eclipse, August 7, 2017. Taken through a professional telescope. On a partial eclipse the Earths` shadow covers only part of the Moon. In this case, about 25%. In this case, the red color is due to the low elevation above the horizon, thin obscuring clouds and dust.