The partial eclipse of the moon began at 16:16 local time lasting for 3 hours and 31 minutes.
The spectacle, which occurs when the earth casts its shadow over the moon, was visible from Australia, Asia and North America.
But indirect sunlight could still illuminate the Moon, turning it a dramatic shade of red.
The shadow started to fall at 11:33 GMT; the spectacle ends after 17:30 GMT.
The action began unfolding on Saturday night in Australia and Asia, where views are set to be the best.
This is the second total lunar eclipse this year; the first occurred in June.
Stargazers will have to settle for partial eclipses of the Moon until 2014, say astronomers.
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