
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 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).