A lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon align so that the moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire moon falls within the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, called the umbra.

Better luck next time, Philly. Clouds covered up the lunar eclipse early Friday morning so we didn't get to see the red "blood moon." But here's how it looked elsewhere where skies were clear. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Tammie Souza.