A dramatic partial lunar eclipse past Earth’s shadow above Brighton Pier, moonlight cutting through the night sky.
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March 14th, 2025, brought one of those rare celestial events that make you set multiple alarms and brave the pre-dawn chill—a partial lunar eclipse visible over Brighton's iconic Palace Pier. I'd been tracking this eclipse for months, knowing it would coincide perfectly with the blue hour before sunrise, creating this incredible opportunity to capture the moon in Earth's shadow above one of England's most famous Victorian seaside structures.
The lunar eclipse peaked at 6:59 AM, with the moon positioned perfectly above Brighton Pier as the sun prepared to rise behind me over the South Downs. During a partial lunar eclipse, Earth's shadow gradually covers part of the moon, giving it this distinctive darkened appearance on one side. I positioned myself on Brighton beach in the bitter cold March morning, my 250mm lens pointed at the Palace Pier—built in 1899 and officially known as Brighton Palace Pier, though locals still call it the Palace Pier.
The blue hour light was extraordinary that morning. The sky held these deep, cool tones while the pier's fairground rides and Victorian ironwork glowed with artificial warmth. The eclipse gave the moon this ethereal, partially shadowed appearance, hanging there above the pier like a celestial ornament. Brighton Pier stretches 1,722 feet into the English Channel, and its location on the East Sussex coast makes it perfect for capturing moonsets over the water during the right conditions.
The sea was remarkably calm that morning, reflecting the subtle transition from night to day. Standing there on the shingle beach in the freezing air, watching the eclipse progress while the pier slowly emerged from the darkness, reminded me why I do this—these are the moments when astronomy, coastal architecture, and perfect timing converge into something truly special on the Sussex coast.
When you look at this photograph, I want you to feel that pre-dawn anticipation—standing on Brighton beach in the March cold, watching Earth's shadow cross the moon above the Palace Pier, witnessing the delicate transition between night and day on the English Channel.
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