The second and final total lunar eclipse of the year has graced the skies in some parts of the world.

The next one is not until 2025.

– Where it was seen

Where skies were clear, the eclipse was visible throughout North America in the predawn hours, with prime viewing in the west, and across parts of East Asia, Australia and the rest of the Pacific after sunset.

– How long it lasted

The total phase of the eclipse lasted about one-and-a-half hours. The whole show took about six hours from start to finish.

– Why it happens

A total eclipse happens when the sun, Earth and moon line up perfectly, casting Earth’s shadow on the moon.

The reddish-orange colour is the result of sunlight scattering off Earth’s atmosphere.

– Next one

The next total lunar eclipse is in March 2025 but there will be be plenty of partial eclipses in the meantime.