CHILL OUT Longest Partial Lunar Eclipse in 600 Years The longest partial lunar eclipse since 1440 was spotted over Brisbane, Tokyo and New York overnight, turning the moon various shades of red. The celestial show saw the lunar disc almost completely cast in shadow as it moved behind the Earth, reddening 97 per cent of its face. It was visible throughout North America and parts of South America, with later parts of the show visible in Polynesia, Australia and northeast Asia. Pictures have been shared of the red moon, known as the ‘beaver blood full micro moon’, from around the world, showing various degrees of totality.
US Tourists Fined For Sneaking Into Rome’s Colosseum For A Beer Two American travellers likely racked up one of the priciest drinks bills in the Italian capital’s long history. The pair, both in their 20s, snuck into the Colosseum in the early hours of Monday morning to enjoy a beer. They were spotted sitting on the second ring of the ancient gladiator stadium at about 05:30 local time. But entry to the almost 2,000-yearold landmark is prohibited overnight. And while the drinks and the scenic surroundings may have been enjoyable at the time, it is unlikely to be something they repeat.
Shiba Inu Millionaire Retires After 700,000% Price Rise In 2021 A warehouse worker has quit their job and retired at the age of 35 after investing £6,000 in the meme-inspired cryptocurrency Shiba Inu. The risky bet turned the husband and father into a millionaire in less than a year, according to Fortune, after the meme coin sky rocketed in price by more than 700,000 per cent in 2021.
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