A rare blood moon lunar eclipse — which hasn’t happened in the U.S. since 2022 — was visible for skywatchers across most of North and South America, as well as the west side of Africa and Europe, the eastern parts of Australia and Russia and northern Japan.

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun align, causing the Moon to pass into Earth’s shadow. Instead of disappearing, the Moon takes on a deep red or copper hue due to what’s called Rayleigh scattering —the same effect that creates red and orange sunrises and sunsets.

Michigan will see a total lunar eclipse during the full moon Thursday and early Friday. Here are some of the best places to get away from city lights.