The total lunar eclipse of Oct. 27, 2004 wowed skywatchers across much of the world. Photographers had several ways of looking at it.

This view, put together by Ferdie Evangelista of Montreal, shows the Moon not only going through the eclipse phases but also arcing across the sky during the hours-long event. The arc represents a path in the sky called the ecliptic, which the Sun and other planets follow, as seen from Earth. [Why?]

The eclipse was visible from most of the Americas, Africa and Western Europe. The next total lunar eclipse won't occur until 2007. [More Eclipse Pictures]

As always, this eclipse occurred during a full Moon. But did you know that the Moon is never really full? And have you ever wondered where it goes when it's not even in the night sky? And finally, did you know the Moon used to be somewhere else altogether?

-- SPACE.com Staff

Credit: Ferdie Evangelista