First 2023 lunar eclipse dims full moon

The first lunar eclipse of the year stunned skywatchers on Friday night and into Saturday. 

People in Asia and Australia had the best view of the celestial event. 

In a four-hour-long eclipse, the moon passed within the outer part of the Earth's shadow, or what is known as the "umbra."

The penumbral lunar eclipse caused the moon to dim only slightly. 

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The eclipse was not as dramatic as a partial lunar eclipse or a total lunar eclipse, which occurs when the moon, Earth and sun are perfectly aligned.

The spectacle was visible – weather allowing – as far west as Sau...