Moon at the start of a total lunar eclipse seen from a spot near Edinburgh, Scotland

The shadow of the Earth is seen on the Moon during a total lunar eclipse seen from a spot near Edinburgh, Scotland December 21, 2010

The shadow of the Earth is seen on the Moon during a total lunar eclipse seen from near Calvine, Perthshire, Scotland December 21, 2010

The Moon, appearing a dim red colour, is covered by the Earth's shadow during a total lunar eclipse over Calvine, Perthshire, Scotland December 21, 2010.

The shadow of the Earth is seen on the Moon at the start of a total lunar eclipse seen from a spot near Edinburgh, Scotland December 21,

Total Lunar Eclipse December 21, 2010