As the moon moved through the shadow of the Earth, it was also being illuminated by light from the sun — causing the moon to appear as if dipped in a deep red hue in a stunning celestial sight.

Stargazers around the world caught the first sign of the lunar event, which began at 05:09 GMT, on a livestream run by LA's ...

Stargazers across a swathe of the world marveled at a dramatic red “Blood Moon” during a rare total lunar eclipse in the ...

Stargazers across a swathe of the world marvelled at a dramatic red "Blood Moon" during a rare total lunar eclipse in the early hours of Friday morning. The full moon, also known as the "blood moon," ...

The stunning spectacle was the result of a total lunar eclipse — when the sun, Earth and the moon align. As the moon moved through the shadow of the Earth, it was also being illuminated by light ...

Phenomenon occurs when the Sun, Earth and Moon align, casting Earth's shadow on the Moon The full moon, also known as the ‘Blood Moon,’ is seen in Mexico City, during a lunar eclipse.