During the eclipse, the Earth passed between the sun and moon, blocking light from hitting the lunar surface, making the moon darker than usual. The moon turned a red hue, becoming a “blood moon,” due to the sunlight passing through Earth’s atmosphere before reaching its surface.

Earth’s shadow will block most of the light that illuminates the lunar surface, creating what is known as a blood moon.

Early-rising stargazers in the UK woke up to a lunar eclipse just before dawn on Friday. The eclipse was expected to be partial for most of the UK, with the Earth's shadow only covering part of the Moon. In some very western areas, and across the Americas, a total eclipse may have been visible - weather permitting.

Clouds drifted in and out of the D.C. area before dawn Friday, offering enough open sky for photographers around the region to capture views of the total lunar eclipse. The spectacle began at 11:57 p.

The partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, will be seen from North America, Europe, Russia and parts of Africa.

Stargazers in Somerset woke up to a rare partial lunar eclipse on Friday morning. Meanwhile, spring is springing across the county, with trees blossoming and people flocking to the beaches. Take a look at some of the best pictures across Somerset this week.

The first total lunar eclipse in more than two years lit up the sky last night as humanity, forever fascinated with the Earth’s only natural satellite, watched.