Officially known as a total lunar eclipse, the phenomenon occurs when the Earth casts its shadow across the moon, turning it a rusty shade of red. In Portland, a partial eclipse began around 10 p.m. Thursday, reaching totality for about an hour before 12:30 a.m. But in classic Pacific Northwest style, cloudy skies demanded all the attention.

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is positioned directly between the moon and sun, blocking the sun's rays from the moon.

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.

F or the first time since 2022, skygazers Thursday-into-Friday were treated with a total lunar eclipse, which turned the moon into a visible glowing red orb, often called a "Blood

In the Americas alone more than one billion people in 35 countries could bear witness to the total lunar eclipse.

Skywatchers snapped photos of the "blood moon" hovering above North and South America last night. Here's a gallery of images to celebrate the total lunar eclipse.

Thursday night into early Friday morning was the first of two celestial features this March, with a full “blood moon” lunar eclipse being visible in the night sky. Between 2:26 a.m. to 3:31 a.m. ET the eclipse was at its peak for viewing in New England.