A partial lunar eclipse occurred overnight, casting a red hue on the moon as Earth's shadow covered nearly its entire visible surface. The celestial event was observable across much of North America.
A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes directly between the sun and the moon, and the Earth's shadow falls on the moon. During a total lunar eclipse, the moon can appear red because sunlight is filtered and refracted through Earth's atmosphere, a phenomenon often referred to as a "blood moon."
While this event was described as partial, the coverage of the moon by Earth's shadow was significant, leading to the distinctive coloration. The timing of the eclipse made it visible during the overnight hours for observers in North America.