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Rare moonbow shines below total lunar eclipse in stunning photo: 'This is definitely the first time I've tried something like this, but will not be the last'

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A total lunar eclipse was visible across the U.S. overnight March 13 .

Billy Buchanan managed to capture not only a stunning total eclipse sequence but also a rare moonbow.

A moonbow, or lunar rainbow, is a rare phenomenon that occurs when moonlight is refracted, reflected, and dispersed by water droplets in the air.

Daisy Dobrijevic joined Space.com in February 2022 having previously worked for our sister publication All About Space magazine.

She is passionate about all things space, with a penchant for solar activity and space weather.

She has a strong interest in astrotourism and loves nothing more than a good northern lights chase!.

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English

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