Its primary objective following the March 2 touchdown inside Mare Crisium crater was to deliver 10 NASA instruments designed to gather lunar subsurface data. But the eastern edge of the moon’s near east side also provided a perfect spot for viewing a solar eclipse from the moon’s point of view.

Slept through the total lunar eclipse last night? Don't worry: There will be another chance to catch another stunning celestial event this month. Well at least partially. The total lunar eclipse known as the "blood moon" amazed Americans last night as the moon and the sun were on exact opposite sides of Earth.

Exactly two weeks after the "blood moon" total lunar eclipse comes a partial solar eclipse visible to some in North America. Here's when and where to sse it.