The upcoming total lunar eclipse will be visible from Earth’s western hemisphere. The Moon will be right there—weather permitting—so there’s no need for special equipment to view the eclipse. For better viewing conditions, you can go to a dimly lit area to really take it in.

A total "blood moon" lunar eclipse peaked overnight and lit up skies across the Pittsburgh area and throughout western Pennsylvania.The total eclipse began Friday at 2:26 a.m. and lasted for nearly an hour.