Early risers in the South East of England were able to see a "Blood Moon" just before dawn on Friday. A Blood Moon is created when the Moon moves into Earth's shadow, gradually darkening before turning a dusky red.

According to Dr. Angela Speck, a professor of astrophysics and department chair for physics and astronomy at The University of Texas at San Antonio, the "blood moon" total lunar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. and no special equipment will be necessary to view it.

Late Thursday into the wee hours of Friday, skywatchers across North America can see the moon turn red for the first time since 2022