PHOTOS: Rare lunar eclipse turns moon deep red, 96% covered

A near-total lunar eclipse occurred overnight Thursday into Friday, painting the Moon a deep red color as 96% of its surface was covered by Earth's shadow. This rare celestial event, which coincided with the August Sturgeon Moon, was visible across parts of the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The red hue was caused by sunlight passing through Earth's atmosphere, filtering out blue light and allowing more red and orange light to illuminate the Moon.

Photographers captured the spectacle above landmarks in various countries, with the Americas having the best view of the event.

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