On Friday, a spectacular total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a “Blood Moon,” graced the skies, captivating observers across continents. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth aligns directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting Earth’s shadow over the Moon and projecting a reddish hue on its surface.

The eclipse unfolded over approximately six hours, with totality, the phase during which the Moon is entirely immersed in Earth’s umbral shadow, lasting just over an hour.

North American stargazers, particularly those on the East Coast, had optimal viewing conditions during the early morning on Friday. The event was also visible in varying degrees across Western Africa, Europe, and Asia.

A person sets up their telescope before a full moon during a “Blood Moon” total lunar eclipse, at an overnight camp at the Humboldt Planetarium, in Caracas, Venezuela March 14, 2025. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

A person sets up their telescope before a full moon during a “Blood Moon” total lunar eclipse, at an overnight camp at the Humboldt Planetarium, in Caracas, Venezuela March 14, 2025. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

In the bleak hours of the morning, people crawled from their beds to observe the celestial event, many taking to social media to share their observations.

“The clouds parted enough! She was a pretty one. I am cold. I will now sleep. Enjoy a brief mooning with an owl heard in the background and a couple single exposures. Goodnight, world,” shared voice actor Roger Craig Smith in a post online.


Early risers in Athens had the opportunity to catch the penumbral phase, where the Moon begins to dim slightly, at 5:57 a.m. on Friday. The partial eclipse, during which a noticeable darkening occurs, began at 7:09 a.m. However, the Moon set in Greece at 7:35 a.m. EET, before the eclipse reached totality, meaning observers only witnessed the initial phases of the event.

Astrologically, this eclipse occurred in the sign of Virgo, a detail that enthusiasts believe signifies a period of introspection and transformation. Exciting celestial events are thought to prompt individuals to reassess personal habits and embrace change, aligning with Virgo’s emphasis on organization and precision.

A full moon is seen behind the CN Tower during a “Blood Moon” lunar eclipse in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, March 14, 2025. REUTERS/Arlyn McAdorey

“It’s always transcendent to watch a celestial event and be reminded of how small we really are in this universe,” posted one X user alongside pictures of the dark red moon in the night sky.


For those who missed this event, the next total lunar eclipse is anticipated on September 7, 2025, which will be perfectly visible in Greece.

A full moon is seen during a “Blood Moon” lunar eclipse from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, March 13, 2025. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez