Lunar Eclipse 2025 Photos: United States And Elsewhere | Weather.com

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Millions stayed up late (or woke up early) to witness the rare event. Here are some photos from areas that had clear skies.

By

Sean Breslin

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March 14, 2025

Blood Moon Made For Spectacular Images

Millions were dazzled by the "blood moon" total lunar eclipse Thursday night and Friday morning as clear skies provided a beautiful backdrop for the rare celestial event across much of the Western Hemisphere.

And if you didn't stay up – or the weather conditions didn't cooperate – here's a rundown of photos so you can enjoy it with the masses.

Totality As Seen Over Seattle's Space Needle

Red moon rises over the Space Needle in Seattle during a total lunar eclipse — A total lunar eclipse is seen over the Space Needle, Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Seattle.
(AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

And A Closeup Over Kansas

Picture of the moon turning red during a lunar eclipse — A total lunar eclipse is visible in its peak stage Friday, March 14, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas.
(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Rising Between Buildings In Chicago

Red moon seen between two buildings in Chicago during a total lunar eclipse — A total lunar eclipse, known as the blood moon, is visible between skyscrapers Friday, March 14, 2025, in downtown Chicago.
(AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

And All Alone In The Oregon Sky

Red full moon in the sky during a total lunar eclipse — A total lunar eclipse enters its peak stage Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Portland, Oregon.
(AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

High Over Mexico City

Red full moon rising over a city during a total lunar eclipse — The moon shines over Mexico City during a total lunar eclipse, Thursday, March 13, 2025.
(AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

Perfect Night For Viewing In Argentina

People lying on the grass and looking up at the sky during a total lunar eclipse — People lay down on the grass outside the planetarium as they watch the total lunar eclipse in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, March 14, 2025.
(AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

And One More, From Austin, Texas

The moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse — The "Blood Worm Moon" total lunar eclipse is seen above Austin, Texas, on March 14, 2025.
(Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images)

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