A total Lunar Eclipse is set to take place from approx 1:33AM to 5:01AM (EST) Tuesday morning (December 21, 2010). This is considered an
overnight eclipse for those on the west coast and other Pacific timezones. The rare event occurs when Earth lies between the sun and moon, causing the full moon to be totally engulfed in Earth's shadow. As the moon moves deeper into Earth's shadow, it will appear more orange and red. In a rare turnout, it also coincides with Tuesday's northern winter solstice, the beginning of winter in the hemisphere. This places the moon high in the sky. The last time these two events occurred simultaneously was the year 1378.
