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Blood Moon Eclipse 2025: Images From The US And Elsewhere In The Western Hemisphere

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

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

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

A total lunar eclipse is visible in its peak stage Friday, March 14, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) — 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

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

A total lunar eclipse enters its peak stage Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane) — A total lunar eclipse enters its peak stage Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Portland, Oregon.
(AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

High Over Mexico City

The moon shines over Mexico City during a total lunar eclipse, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte) — 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 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) — 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 "Blood Worm Moon" total lunar eclipse is seen above Austin, Texas, on March 14, 2025. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images) — 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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