Rare Blood Moon across the globe

The Moon appears from behind the Tokyo Skytree

Millions had their eyes on the skies last night as a rare total lunar eclipse shone around the world.  During a total lunar eclipse, Earth lines up between the moon and the sun, hiding the moon from sunlight. As a result, the moon turns a deep, dark red – hence the 'blood moon' title. (Daily Mail)

The rises over the West Bank, as seen from the Negev desert, Israel

The full moon is seen rising behind the statue of Athena in Athens, Greece

The partial lunar eclipse seen in Jerusalem

Dresden, Germany

Moon rises behind the Shard in London

Prague, Czech Republic

The phases of the eclipse above Beirut, Lebanon

A partial lunar eclipse is seen in the sky above a Turkish flag waving on the illuminated Ankara Castle in Ankara, Turkiye

Pictured over the Church of the Nativity at night, during a total lunar eclipse

Seen over the Floating Bridge as people enjoy a warm autumn evening at Zaryadye park in Moscow

The 'Blood Moon' is seen over the roof of Yongdingmen Gate on the night of a total lunar eclipse in Beijing, China

Partial lunar eclipse as the moon raises over residential buildings in Saint Petersburg, Russia

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The lunar eclipse appears in the sky behind the the Saladin Citadel, in Cairo, Egypt

It takes place when the Earth lies directly between the sun and the moon, and the moon is in the shadow of Earth. Pictured: the rare event in Doha, Qatar

The Met Office recommends to boost your chances of a good sighting, try to find a high point with a clear view to the east to make the most of this eclipse. The red full moon also seen in Sinop, Turkiye

The moon glows red behind the metal sculpture of an eagle over Oberbaumbruecke bridge in Berlin, Germany

The sky of Paris

Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia