Incredible pictures of total lunar eclipse reveal stunning red disc illuminating the night sky over America
The first of four 'blood moon' eclipses lived up to expectations, proving an eerie sight across North and South America overnight as the moon was illuminated a deep red. The four-stage event, known as a 'Tetrad', is also believed to mark the the beginning of significant events - even the the end of the world - in some religions. The awe-inspiring spectacle occurs when the Earth's shadow passes over the moon - and it will happen three more times over the next two years as part of this cycle. The next Tetrad cycle won't occur until 2032.
