‘Beaver moon’ will feature longest partial lunar eclipse in centuries

Stargazers across all of North America can witness the phenomenon from Thursday night into Friday morning

Stargazers across North America can expect to be dazzled by a red-hued beaver" full moon on Thursday night and into Friday morning, during the longest partial lunar eclipse in almost six centuries.

Lunar eclipses happen when Earth blocks the sun's light, which usually illuminates the moon. Early on Friday, more than 97% of the full moon's diameter will be covered by Earth's shadow, according to Space.com.