A partiallunar eclipse occurred on 22 May 1453.

It was seen during theFall of Constantinople (the capture of the capital of theByzantine Empire), during the siege that lasted from Thursday, 5 April 1453 until Tuesday, 29 May 1453), after which the city fell to theOttomans. The lunar eclipse was considered to be fulfilling a prophecy for the city's demise, which says a blood moon took place during the eclipse.

The partial eclipse was visible fromAfrica,Asia,Europe andOceania.

• NASA: Lunar Eclipses of Historical Interest
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• www.economist.com The fall of Constantinople, Dec 23rd 1999
• www.wordinfo.info: A Lunar Eclipse that Contributed to the Fall of Constantinople

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