A partial lunar eclipse took place in the UK in March, however, this is the first total lunar eclipse since 2022. A UK Solar eclipse pictured in 2015 (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) As with lunar eclipses, there are different types of solar eclipses too; these are a total solar eclipse, an annular solar eclipse, a partial solar eclipse and a hybrid solar eclipse. During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon usually turns a dark red, hence the term Blood Moon. This weekend's celestial event marks the first total lunar eclipse over the UK since 2022. How to see the Blood Moon lunar eclipse over the UKThe lunar eclipse on Sunday will not take place overnight, so you will not even have to change your schedule.
