• A partially eclipsed moon rises on the sky over Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, June 15, 2011. The total lunar eclipse was visible throughout most parts of Europe on Wednesday evening. (AP Photo/ Marko Drobnjakovic)

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    A lunar eclipse is seen over the Atomium in Brussels, early Thursday, June 16, 2011. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)

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    The earth casts its shadow over the moon during a total lunar eclipse seen from behind the Pantheon of Freedom sculpture, featuring a torch, at Three Powers Square in downtown Brasilia, Brazil, Wednesday June 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

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    The partially covered moon is seen at the end of the lunar eclipse in the sky over the capital Sofia, Bulgaria, Wednesday, June 15, 2011. (AP Photo / Oleg Popov)

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    The moon is seen behind an illuminated cross of Ayios Nickolaos church during a lunar eclipse over Nicosia, Cyprus, Wednesday, June 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)

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    The earth casts its shadow over the moon during a total lunar eclipse in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, June 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

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    The moon turns red during total Lunar Eclipse of the moon seen in Nairobio, Kenya, June 15, 2011. Asian and African night owls were treated to a lunar eclipse, and ash in the atmosphere from a Chilean volcano turned it blood red for some viewers. Astronomical calculations confirm that it would be one of the two longest total lunar eclipses of the century. A total of 85 total lunar eclipses, according to the scientists, will be taking place this century of which the longest total lunar eclipse will occur on July 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Sayyid Azim)

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    The moon is seen during a total lunar eclipse in Nairobi, Kenya, Wednesday, June 15, 2011. Asian and African night owls were treated to a lunar eclipse, and ash in the atmosphere from a Chilean volcano turned it blood red for some viewers. Astronomical calculations confirm that it would be one of the two longest total lunar eclipses of the century. A total of 85 total lunar eclipses, according to the scientists, will be taking place this century of which the longest total lunar eclipse will occur on July 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Sayyid Azim)

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    The Earth casts its shadow over the moon in a lunar eclipse as seen in Lahore, Pakistan on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. The total lunar eclipse was visible in most parts of Asia. (AP Photo/K.M.Chaudary)

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    The moon is seen during a total lunar eclipse in Nairobi, Kenya, Wednesday, June 15, 2011. Asian and African night owls were treated to a lunar eclipse, and ash in the atmosphere from a Chilean volcano turned it blood red for some viewers. Astronomical calculations confirm that it would be one of the two longest total lunar eclipses of the century. A total of 85 total lunar eclipses, according to the scientists, will be taking place this century of which the longest total lunar eclipse will occur on July 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Sayyid Azim)

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    The Earth casts its shadow over the moon in a lunar eclipse as seen in Karachi, Pakistan on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. The total lunar eclipse was visible in most parts of Asia. (AP Photo/Shakil Adil)

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    The Earth casts its shadow over the moon in a total lunar eclipse as seen in Manila, Philippines before dawn Thursday June 16, 2011. The total lunar eclipse was also visible in most parts of Asia. (AP Photo / Bullit Marquez)

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    The moon exhibits a deep orange glow as the Earth casts its shadow in a total lunar eclipse as seen in Manila, Philippines, before dawn Thursday June 16, 2011. Asian and African night owls were treated to a lunar eclipse, and ash in the atmosphere from a Chilean volcano turned it blood red for some viewers. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

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    This five picture sequence shows various stages of a total lunar eclipse over Belgrade Serbia, between 20:30 and 21:30 local time on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. The total lunar eclipse was visible throughout most parts of Europe on Wednesday evening. (AP Photo/ Marko Drobnjakovic)

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    In this 6-picture combo the Earth casts its shadow over the moon (beginning top left) in a Total Lunar Eclipse as seen Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in Tel Aviv, Israel. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)


    Lunar Eclipse 2011: Top 10 Rarest Moment [PHOTOS]

    A shadow falls on the moon as it undergoes a total lunar eclipse

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    Lunar Eclipse

    A combination photo shows the gradual total lunar eclipse as seen over the skies of Belgrade June 15, 2011.

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    shadow falls on the moon as it undergoes a total lunar eclipse

    shadow falls on the moon as it undergoes a total lunar eclipse

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    The moon is seen behind the wall of Damascus gate in Jerusalem Old City during a total lunar eclipse

    The moon is seen behind the wall of Damascus gate in Jerusalem Old City during a total lunar eclipse

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    A partial lunar eclipse is seen over the village of Zejtun, lit up for its parish church feast of Saint Catheri

    A partial lunar eclipse is seen over the village of Zejtun, lit up for its parish church feast of Saint Catheri

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    Lunar Eclipse June 2011

    A shadow falls on the moon during a partial lunar eclipse, at the Vittoriano monument on Piazza Venezia in Rome

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    Clouds partly obscure a lunar eclipse near the Rote Rathaus city hall in Berlin June 16, 2011.

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    Lunar Eclipse 2011: Top 10 Rarest Moment [PHOTOS]

    The moon is seen behind the wall of Damascus gate in Jerusalem Old City during a total lunar eclipse June 15, 2011. The image projected onto the wall is part of the Jerusalem Festival of Lights.

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    Lunar Eclipse June 2011

    A shadow falls on the moon during a lunar eclipse

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    An aircraft flies as the shadow of the earth falls on the moon during a total lunar eclipse in Malaga, southern Spain, late June 15, 2011.

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    Lunar Eclipse 2011: Top 10 Rarest Moment [PHOTOS]

    The lights of an aircraft are pictured as the shadow of the earth falls on the moon during a total lunar eclipse in Malaga, southern Spain, late June 15, 2011. Picture taken using a long exposure.

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