Mumbai, March 3 -- Skywatchers across the country turned their gaze upward as a dramatic lunar eclipse unfolded on Tuesday evening, turning the full moon into a darker orb.

As Earth's shadow moved steadily across the lunar surface, the Moon shifted its shade from a bright white to deeper shades of amber and red. The changing hues drew many to gather on terraces and open grounds for a clear view of the spectacle.

In the northeastern state of Assam, striking visuals of the moon were observed, showing a dusky red disc. For enthusiastic skywatchers, telescopes with high-resolution lenses were also set up for the people to witness the lunar eclipse.

Further, residents in metropolitans like New Delhi and Kolkata also watched the Moon gradual...