Blood moon lunar eclipse lights up skies around the world

In some parts of the world, the full moon could be seen during a total lunar eclipse, resulting in what is known as a Blood Moon.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon’s surface.

During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon appears to turn rust red because the Earth’s atmosphere filters and bends sunlight so only red wavelengths reach it and illuminate it.

Skywatchers in North America, South America, East Asia and Australia (nearly a third of the world’s population) were able to see the total eclipse on Tuesday morning.