In a lunar eclipse, the Earth's shadow — called the umbra — blocks the sun's light from hitting the full moon, resulting in a dimmer moon with a distinct red and orange cast. It's also called a blood moon.

Skygazers across Michigan can expect to see a total lunar eclipse overnight, peaking in the early hours of Friday morning, although the times to watch may be slightly different from one end of the state to the other.

Stargazers in Somerset woke up to a rare partial lunar eclipse on Friday morning. Meanwhile, spring is springing across the county, with trees blossoming and people flocking to the beaches. Take a look at some of the best pictures across Somerset this week.