The setting eclipsed moon slips behind the Washington Monument.

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The totally eclipsed moon appears beside the Statue of Freedom atop the U.S. Capitol.

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The distinctive red shading is now visible as the moon nears total eclipse.

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A partially eclipsed moon hangs over the Capitol dome

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Under scaffolding, the Capitol dome is still a nice foreground for the eclipsed moon.

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