The blood moon increases during the total lunar eclipse. See the photos.

A blood moon Rose in the night sky this week, offering a dazzling celestial event for people on several continents.

The blood moons occur during a total lunar eclipse, that is to say when the earth is positioned between the sun and the moon. The only sunlight that can reach the moon comes from the edges of the earth’s atmosphere, giving the moon a red glow, according to NASA.

The term “blood moon” can also be used to describe the moon when it is red because of mist, smoke or dust, notes the agency.

Photos of the whole world show the show, which could be seen in Asia, Australia, Europe and Africa.

The next total lunar eclipse, which will be visible in the Americas, will be in March.