Clouds Spoil 'Blood Moon' Eclipse Viewing For Some in U.S.

Apr 15, 2014 10:09 AM EDT | Matt Mercuro

A number of different locations around the world got a chance to see a rare celestial show earlier this morning, April 15, when the Earth's shadow fell across the moon, making it seem like it's color had changed.

The lunar eclipse, or "blood moon," unfolded over three hours starting at around 2 a.m., when the moon started moving into the Earth's shadow, according to NASA.

Around an hour later, the moon appeared to have an orange/reddish glow.

From Florida to California, the eclipse was visible across most of the United States if you woke up early enough.

Many locations in the U.S. couldn't see the show however due to weather conditions.

Select locations in New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Atlanta and Seattle had a difficult time seeing the full lunar eclipse, due to cloudy skies and rain, according to Reuters.

The show was over by 5:30 a.m., according to NASA.

Eclipses take place two to three times a year when the sun, the full moon, and Earth line up so that the moon passes through Earth's shadow.

Click here to find out when the next solar and lunar eclipses will take place in the U.S.

The eclipse was also visible in New Zealand and Australia.

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