As the moon reflects the sun's light, the shadow dims the moon's glow. During the peak of a total lunar eclipse, the moon takes on a bit of a reddish hue as any leftover sunlight making it to the moon's surface is scattered by our earth's atmosphere.

While Earthlings were watching the moon turn blood red during Friday morning’s lunar eclipse, a robotic lander on the moon was looking back and getting a very different – and very rare – view.

Skywatchers in San Diego were treated to a stunning celestial display on Thursday night as a lunar eclipse graced the night skies. The rare event, which saw the moon pass through Earth's shadow, captivated locals with its dramatic transformation.