A total lunar eclipse, which was visible from Asia, Australasia and North and Central America, on Wednesday coincided with a “blue moon” and a “supermoon” in what some are calling a “super blue blood moon”.

The event, which for western hemisphere observers happened for the first time in 150 years, was the last in a trilogy of supermoons over the past two months.

The shimmery light, colour and size of the moon inspired photographers who captured superb images around the world.

Photo: Daniel De Castro

Photo: Daniel De Castro

Moon over Marsamxett. Photo: Adrian Farrugia

Moon over Marsamxett. Photo: Adrian Farrugia

The moon over Hull. Photo: Press Association

The moon over Hull. Photo: Press Association

Four Towers in Madrid. Photo: Reuters

Four Towers in Madrid. Photo: Reuters

Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway. Photo: Reuters

Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway. Photo: Reuters

Mayon Volcano in the Philippines. Photo: Reuters

Mayon Volcano in the Philippines. Photo: Reuters

Singapore. Photo: Reuters

Singapore. Photo: Reuters

Four Towers in Madrid. Photo: Reuters

Four Towers in Madrid. Photo: Reuters

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