Partial Lunar Eclipse over Van and Istanbul

The celestial body appears darkened as it passes into the Earth's shadow

A Minaret is seen during the Partial Lunar Eclipse in Istanbul, Turkey on 7 August, 2017 [Berk Özkan/Anadolu Agency]

Partial Lunar Eclipse is seen between minarets in Istanbul, Turkey on 7 August, 2017 [Yasin Aras/Anadolu Agency]

A couple watch the view as the Sultanahmet mosque is seen during the Partial Lunar Eclipse in Istanbul, Turkey on 7 August, 2017 [Yasin Aras/Anadolu Agency]

A plane flies over the sky during the Partial Lunar Eclipse in Van, Turkey on 7 August, 2017 [Ali İhsan Öztürk/Anadolu Agency]

A man walks with his camel during the Partial Lunar Eclipse in Van, Turkey on 7 August, 2017 [Ali İhsan Öztürk/Anadolu Agency]

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