Photos from the 'blood moon' lunar eclipse

The 'blood moon' over Hastings
The "blood moon" hangs over City Hall in Hastings, Minnesota, on Wednesday morning.
Jeffrey Thompson / MPR News

For night owls and early risers, a historic "blood moon" lunar eclipse was visible on Wednesday in Minnesota and around the world. It's named for the red cast of the moon as it passes completely through Earth's shadow.

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