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Saturday's eclipse is unusual because it will take place at sunset. A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes behind the earth, so that the moon, earth and sun are aligned; the earth blocks the sun's rays from striking the moon. No telescopes or other optical aids are needed to see and enjoy the eclipse, [...]

The last total lunar eclipse of 2011 will appear in the western sky Saturday morning just before dawn in the west coast of the U.S. Most easily seen by viewers in the western half of the U.S., Saturday's show will be the last On Saturday 10 December 2011 the Moon will enter total lunar eclipse [...]