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Total Lunar Eclipse
Total Lunar Eclipse
Total Lunar Eclipse
Total Lunar Eclipse
Total Lunar Eclipse
Total Lunar Eclipse
Total Lunar Eclipse
Total Lunar Eclipse
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Montana had clear skies for a glimpse of the total lunar eclipse Tuesday morning. The total lunar eclipse happens when Earth passes between the sun and moon casting a shadow onto the moon, giving it that burnt orange or red color or what is called a "blood moon". The total lunar eclipse was seen between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. Tuesday.

A total lunar eclipse only happens every 2 or 3 years. The next opportunity to see one in Montana will be on June 26th, 2029.

Helena, taken by Angel Napier:

Total Lunar Eclipse

Great Falls, taken by Patti Lander:

Total Lunar Eclipse

Missoula, taken by Nick Adams:

Total Lunar Eclipse

Boulder, taken by Dawn Pierce:

Total Lunar Eclipse

Cody, Wyoming, taken by John Harris:

Total Lunar Eclipse

Great Falls, taken by Jenn Maxwell:

Total Lunar Eclipse

Potomac, taken by Amy Cooney:

Total Lunar Eclipse

Great Falls, taken by Steve Haycraft:

Total Lunar Eclipse