LUNAR ECLIPSE

The last lunar eclipse of 2022 has begun! It is already thrilling skywatchers around the world and we have some of the first Blood Moon photos here.

A total lunar eclipse happens when the moon falls completely in the Earth's shadow.

The clouds definitely crashed the party in the sky.

First front through will be early Friday morning, about the time of the Lunar Eclipse. Max eclipse time is 4:03 a.m. FRIDAY morning.

Below, you'll find the science and history of lunar eclipses, learn how they work, and see a list of the next ones on tap. This will be the first of four penumbral lunar eclipses in 2020. Image 2 of 4 (Image credit: Fred Espenak/NASA) Penumbral Lunar Eclipse of June 5, 2020 The moon will again take on a slight saturation during the penumbral lunar eclipse of June, 5 2020. Image 4 of 4 (Image credit: Fred Espenak/NASA) Penumbral Lunar Eclipse of Nov. 30, 2020 The moon will have a tea-stained appearance across most of its face during the final penumbral lunar eclipse of 2020. According to NASA, two to four solar eclipses occur each year, while lunar eclipses are less frequent.

The lunar eclipse that provided some dramatic images over the weekend of a "blood moon" is the shortest such eclipse so far in this century, according to astronomers.