Lunar Eclipse Live Stream Online Camera

Alright, I admit it. I just couldn’t drag myself out of bed in the middle of the night to watch the lunar eclipse live last night. Thankfully I can still catch the event via the lunar eclipse live camera [CNN] and you can too!

Watch the lunar eclipse live camera below:

Last night’s total lunar eclipse marks the first time a lunar eclipse has coincided with the winter solstice since 1638 [via KidGlue].

Not only that, a total eclipse of the moon is visible from all places within the hemisphere where the moon is above the horizon. Meaning that last night’s lunar eclipse was visible across North and South America, northern and western Europe, and a small part of northeast Asia, including Korea and most of Japan. That’s a potential viewing audience of about 1.5 billion people!

Did you catch the total lunar eclipse December 20, 2010? Or were you too snuggled up in bed like me to enjoy the live views of the moon? Tell us in the comments!

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Lunar Eclipse Tonight 2010

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Multiple astronomical events are lining up for a rare display of synchronization tonight as a total lunar eclipse overlaps with 2010's winter solstice.

Depending on the location, late night December 20 or early morning December 21, the full moon will be darkened by Earth's shadow as our planet passes between it and the sun. December 21 is also the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, after which the days will begin to grow longer. Coupled with the lunar spectacle, it means we're in for an especially dark eve.

According to The AP, North and Central America should both be able to view the entire eclipse, which is estimated to take about 3.5 hours. Total eclipse will begin at 11:41 p.m. PST on Monday, or 2:41 a.m. EST on Tuesday -- so obviously West Coasters will have a better chance to catch the magnificent sight without dragging around heavy eyelids and needing an extra dose of espresso the following morning. If you want to set an alarm to catch a brief glimpse of the amber moon, NASA recommends 3:17 a.m. EST for the optimal impression.

According to AolNews.com, NASA reports that this is the first time an eclipse has coincided with a solstice since December 21, 1638, and the next one won't come around again until 2094. The extravaganza in the sky doesn't end there, however, as the Ursids meteor shower will also be taking place. CityStateTime.com reports that this particular annual show is rarely witnessed compared to its brighter counterparts, but stargazers will have an especially exceptional chance to view the display this year because of the eclipse's darkened sky.

Check out photos below of past total and partial lunar eclipses to get an idea of what's in store tonight, and CLICK HERE to learn more about the winter solstice.