Stargazers on nearly one half of the world witnessed a total lunar eclipse overnight, as a rare cosmic lineup caused the moon to turn a shade of red.

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.

Tonight, stargazers are in for a celestial treat. A total lunar eclipse — also known as a "blood moon" — will be visible in the U.S. for the first time since 2022. The phenomena in March is known as a “blood worm moon,