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"Lunar Eclipse, showing the Earth's shadow beginning to pass across the face of the Moon. From "The Beauty of the Heavens", 1845 (lithograph)
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"Lunar Eclipse, showing the Earth's shadow beginning to pass across the face of the Moon. From "The Beauty of the Heavens", 1845 (lithograph)
UTD4950841 "Lunar Eclipse, showing the Earth's shadow beginning to pass across the face of the Moon. From "The Beauty of the Heavens", 1845 (lithograph); (add.info.: From "The Beauty of the Heavens" by Charles F Blount (London, 1845)); United Archives GmbH
Media ID 38429528
© United Archives GmbH / Bridgeman Images
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This stunning lithograph captures the ethereal beauty of a lunar eclipse, as the Earth's shadow slowly begins to pass across the face of the Moon. The intricate details and delicate shading in this 1845 print from "The Beauty of the Heavens" by Charles F Blount transport us to a time when astronomy was both a science and an art.
As we gaze at this celestial event frozen in time, we are reminded of the wonder and mystery of our universe. The moonlight illuminates the surface of the Moon, while the Earth's shadow creeps ever closer, creating a mesmerizing dance between these two celestial bodies.
The engraving skillfully captures not only the scientific accuracy of a lunar eclipse but also its poetic beauty. It serves as a reminder that even in moments of darkness and shadow, there is still light and magic to be found in our world.
This lithograph is more than just a historical document; it is a work of art that invites us to contemplate our place in the cosmos. It reminds us that no matter how far we advance scientifically, there will always be something awe-inspiring about gazing up at the night sky and witnessing such natural wonders unfold before our eyes.
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