Night owl South Texans experienced a total lunar eclipse, also called a “blood moon,” early Friday morning. Many of our KSAT Connect users shared their awesome blood moon pics. Check them out!

A total lunar eclipse is sometimes called a blood moon thanks to the red or orange tinge it takes on from sunlight filtering through our planet's atmosphere. "It's as if all the world's sunrises and sunsets are projected onto the moon," NASA said. The color effect can be subtle, so don't expect a moon that's as red as a Corvette.

The first total lunar eclipse in more than two years lit up the sky last night as humanity, forever fascinated with the Earth’s only natural satellite, watched.

During the early morning hours, the Earth passed between the sun and moon, casting a shadow over the moon for a total lunar eclipse.

Did you miss last night's blood moon lunar eclipse or just want to relive it? These photos captured the celestial event perfectly.

Central Texans up in the early hours of Friday morning were treated to a celestial sight: a total lunar eclipse.

Early risers across Cumbria were up before dawn on Friday morning to catch a glimpse of the blood moon. A “blood moon” is created when the moon moves into Earth’s shadow, gradually darkening before turning red.