Millions were dazzled by the "blood moon" total lunar eclipse Thursday night and Friday morning as clear skies provided a beautiful backdrop for the rare celestial event across much of the Western ...

When the Moon is within the umbra, it appears red-orange. Lunar eclipses are sometimes called ‘Blood Moons’ because of this phenomenon,” according to NASA.

A partial lunar eclipse is seen above the fronds of a palm tree during the Blood Moon lunar eclipse in Palm Springs, California, on March 13. Photo: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images ...

The so-called "blood moon," as the moon turned a reddish-orange color, was visible for about an hour starting at 2:26 a.m. ET Friday. Peak viewing happened close to 3 a.m. ET.

Night owl South Texans experienced a total lunar eclipse, also called a “blood moon,” early Friday morning. Many of our KSAT Connect users shared their awesome blood moon pics. Check them out!

If you didn't manage to see the total lunar eclipse or if you just want to relive the show all over again, we've rounded up some of the best "Blood Worm Moon" photos from across North America and ...

This is when a so-called “ blood moon ” lunar eclipse plays out, visible in North and South America, parts of Africa, the Pacific, and Europe.

A thin layer of clouds cover a total lunar eclipse as it enters its peak stage in Arlington, Texas. Julio Cortez—AP The Blood Moon lunar eclipse is seen behind the CN Tower in Toronto.

Sometimes sleep takes priority over cool celestial events. Luckily, you can catch a partial solar eclipse this month and a blood moon again in 2026.

A total lunar eclipse happens when the moon passes into Earth’s shadow, turning a deep red color. This eclipse was visible for just over an hour, with the maximum eclipse occurring at 1:59 a.m. CST.

See stunning photos of the March 2025 total lunar eclipse. From mesmerizing cityscapes to exquisite close-ups, the 'Blood Worm Moon' put on a dazzling show.