A rare 'blood moon' lunar eclipse was seen as locals celebrated a yearly Buddhist festival in Thailand.

Locals were treated to the spectacular celestial display during Loy Krathong annual event in Bangkok on November 8.

Footage shows a sliver moon glowing from the night sky as the rest of its body is obscured in darkness.

The rare 'blood moon' phenomenon occurs when the Earth, sun, and moon align, with the Earth's shadow covering the satellite and producing a red tinge.

The spooky crimson appearance is caused by the sun's refracted rays as they pass through the Earth's atmosphere.

This year, the eclipse coincides with the first full moon of November - called the beaver moon as the rodents begin to store food for the winter during this time, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac.

Astronomers said the beaver blood moon will be the last lunar eclipse until March 2025.

The spectacle also occurred on the Loy Krathong festival, which takes place on the evening with a full moon in the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar.

The tradition, also know as Thailand's Festival of Lights, is held to worship the Goddess of Water 'Kong Ka' by floating lanterns along bodies of water.