Eclipse of the Moon over the Indian River Bridge

A dramatic night scene is created by the moon breaking through the clouds.

Every night, the Moon rises in the sky, painting a beautiful picture for all to see. But on this one particular night a long time ago, something extraordinary happened – a total eclipse of the Moon occurred over the east coast and the Indian River Bridge! This rare phenomenon was visible to all who were lucky enough to be standing on either side of the Indian River Inlet at the Delaware Seashore State Park. As the Moon passed behind Earth’s shadow, it slowly faded from view until it reached its darkest point. This photograph shows the moon partially eclipsed and partially obscured by a layer of broken clouds.

This eclipsing moon, shining down upon the stanchions and cable stays of the Charles W. Cullen Bridge over the Indian River Inlet in coastal Delaware, provided a wonderous sight for the relatively few people there.

This bridge carries traffic on Route 1 along the Atlantic coast and, in this location, through the center of the Delaware Seashore State Park. The bridge is beautiful at night because of the way suspension cables are lit. The moonlight in this instance adds a bit of drama to this night scene.

Very simply, how does this happen? The Earth is between the Sun and the Moon! There is a point in the sky that is directly opposite the Sun, and this is called the “shadow of the Earth.” The Moon travels around the Earth in an orbit. As it does so, it (every so often) passes through this shadow.

Use the links below to see/shop this photograph and more Indian River Inlet Bridge wall art and home decor…

Link to: Eclipsing Moon over the Indian River Bridge

Link to: Indian River Inlet Bridge Wall Art Collection

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