Photographer Captures Stunning Lunar Eclipse Over Canary Islands’ Protected Night Skies
Photographer Carlos Mora captured a stunning partial lunar eclipse and celestial phenomena from the protected, dark skies of Tenerife’s Teide National Park.
The exceptional clarity of the Canary Islands' night sky was on full display recently, thanks to photographer Carlos Mora. Sharing his work on social media, Mora captured the peak of a partial lunar eclipse in the early hours of August 28. The event, which reached its most visible point in the archipelago at 3:30 a.m., was perfectly framed by the unique weather and geography of Teide National Park.
The Las Cañadas area is world-renowned for its high altitude and minimal light pollution, making it the perfect spot for Mora to photograph the eclipse. The clear conditions also allowed him to capture stunning long-exposure shots of the Great Orion Nebula and a vivid view of the Milky Way. Being able to photograph these celestial wonders all in one night highlights just how special the island's night skies truly are.
This project is the latest in a series of astronomical achievements for Mora, who traveled to Aragon earlier in August to document a solar eclipse. His work reflects a rising interest in astrophotography—a field that thrives in the Canary Islands thanks to the "Sky Law." This regulation protects the region's dark skies, cementing the archipelago’s reputation as a premier destination for observing the cosmos.