A Blood Moon will light up the night sky in the early hours of Friday morning, with observers in the UK and the US able to view the spectacle. The partial lunar eclipse begins at 3.33am BST and reaches its peak at 5.12am BST, when 90% of the Moon will be covered.
How the Lunar Eclipse Occurs
A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, blocking direct sunlight from hitting the lunar surface and causing the Earth to cast a shadow on the Moon.
Best Viewing Spots in the UK
Brits who want to witness the event should find a high point and look toward the west-southwest horizon. The Met Office has warned that skies may be cloudy above the UK overnight, with southern and eastern England likely to get the best view during the earlier stages of the eclipse.
US Viewing Opportunities
In the US, the East Coast and parts of the Midwest will be able to witness the entire eclipse.
