SHERBURNE - A total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a "Blood Moon," occurred early Friday morning, casting a deep red hue over the Moon from about 2:26 a.m. to 3:31 a.m.

According to NASA, a lunar eclipse takes place when Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, causing Earth’s shadow to darken the lunar surface. The reddish hue occurs as longer wavelengths of light—red and orange—filter through Earth's atmosphere, while shorter wavelengths like blue and violet scatter away. The phenomenon was visible across a large portion of Earth, offering skywatchers a striking display. These photos were taken in Sherburne by Colleen Murphy.