A total lunar eclipse happened Tuesday — and it won't happen again for 3 years
NPRA total lunar eclipse happened Tuesday — and it won't happen again for 3 years Enlarge this image toggle caption Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images For about an hour and a half on Tuesday morning, the moon appeared a deep shade of red — an astronomical delight for many, or perhaps an Election Day omen, depending on who you ask. Across Asia, Australia and the Americas, people woke up early and stayed up late to take in the planet's last full lunar eclipse until 2025. Enlarge this image toggle caption Brook Mitchell/Getty Images Brook Mitchell/Getty Images The eclipse could be viewed across much of North America, South America, Asia and Australia. Enlarge this image toggle caption Ng Han Guan/AP Ng Han Guan/AP Lunar eclipses typically happen at least once a year, but the next total lunar eclipse won't take place until March 14, 2025.