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Partial lunar eclipse overnight was longest in century
The partial lunar eclipse that happened before dawn Friday morning was the longest lunar eclipse in 580 years, lasting about 3.5 hours and covering more than 97% of the moon's diameter.
(FOX 9) - If you were up late last night, you might have seen something up in the sky that won't happen again for a long time.
A partial lunar eclipse happened before dawn Friday morning. It was considered a once in a lifetime event.
A partial lunar eclipse occurred early Friday morning. (Greg Kellogg/FOX 9 / FOX 9)
It was the longest lunar eclipse in 580 years, lasting about 3.5 hours and covering more than 97% of the moon's diameter.
Locally, it started just after 1:15 a.m. and lasted for about 3.5 hours.