South Florida sky watchers were able to witness a total lunar eclipse early Friday morning, as Earth’s shadow completely covered the moon.
The partial lunar eclipse began at 1:09 a.m. Friday, as the moon gradually took on a dark orange tint.
The eclipse reached totality at 2:26 a.m., when the full moon appeared to have a reddish hue, often referred to as a “blood moon.”
The maximum eclipse, the point where the moon is closest to the center of Earth’s shadow, was at 2:58 a.m.
Totality lasted until 3:31 a.m. Friday. Then, the moon started to slowly emerge from Earth’s shadow with the partial eclipse coming to an end by 4:47 a.m.
The celestial event was visible across North and South America, with more than 1 billion people expected to be in the path of totality.
In locations where skies remained clear, the eclipse was a stunning sight for early risers and night owls alike.