The Lantern Festival, which fell on March 3 this year, coincided with the only full lunar eclipse of 2026, which graced the night sky. Astronomers noted that an eclipse like this that coincides with the Lantern Festival will not occur for another 46 years, until 2072. So, did you capture any of this romantic cosmic spectacle? If not, check the photos below!







The Tower of Buddhist Incense of the Summer Palace under the red moon
[Photo by Gu Caihua]

The Seventeen-Arch Bridge under the eclipsed moon
[Photo by Xu Xiaohong]
(Source: Beijing Fabu)