Astronomy Picture of the Day . La Palma Eclipse Sequence . ... Credit Copyright: Miguel Claro ( TWAN ) Explanation: At left, a dramatic image sequence follows late September's total lunar eclipse above a rugged landscape and sea of clouds from the Canary island of La Palma . Composited in a circular fisheye projection, the brightness of the Full Perigee Moon changes drastically in transition from outside the total eclipse phase compared to its dim glow during the 72 minute long totality . ...