Your pictures: Blood moon over the North West

Stargazers were treated to a rare event in the early hours of Monday when a giant rusty red "supermoon" appears when the moon combines with a lunar eclipse.

It was the first time it has occurred since 1982 and will not be repeated until 2033.

Here are a few pictures taken by viewers from across the North West.

Why did the moon turn red?

During a lunar eclipse, a "supermoon" occurs when the moon is at its closet point to the earth, at 226,000 miles away.It will reflect sunlight being scattered by the Earth's atmosphere.It appears 14% larger and 30% brighter than when it is at its furthermost point.