A total lunar eclipse that has been referred to as the “blood moon” appeared in the night sky overnight on March 13-14. See pics from the astronomical event.

For the first time since 2022, skygazers on Thursday night were treated with a total lunar eclipse, which turned the moon into a visible glowing red orb, often called a "Blood Moon." But thanks to cloudy skies and the need for sleep,

A lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, Earth and moon align so the moon passes into the Earth’s shadow, N ASA explained. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire moon falls within the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow called the umbra.