Photos: Blood moon seen over Chicago

A total lunar eclipse was visible across North America including Chicago Thursday night into Friday morning.

The moon passed through the Earth’s shadow overnight,  appearing to turn a rusty reddish color, a phenomenon known as a “blood moon.” This was the first time this has happened here since 2022.

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 behind the top of London House hotel early Friday, March 14, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
A total lunar eclipse, known as the blood moon, is visible behind the top of London House hotel early Friday, March 14, 2025, in 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)
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 lunar eclipse, is visible early Friday, March 14, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
A lunar eclipse, is visible early Friday, March 14, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
A lunar eclipse, is visible early Friday, March 14, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
A lunar eclipse, is visible early Friday, March 14, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
A lunar eclipse, is visible early Friday, March 14, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
A lunar eclipse, is visible early Friday, March 14, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

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