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.

A rare "blood moon" lunar eclipse occurred last night during March's full moon. Here's when the next eclipse is expected.

Locals in the United States, from Texas to Arizona, posted photos of the highly anticipated Blood Moon early on Friday. Stargazers marvelled at a dramatic red 'Blood Moon' during a rare total lunar eclipse.