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And then it will be in that stage for a few hours and then it will take a few hours to come out. >> there are many lunar eclipses at various times of the year. what is making this special? >> there are few things. the conditions are right for the lunar eclipse two times the year. we know the moon orbits around the earth about once per month. you might think we would have a larry clips every month. it turns out the your bid is still a little little bit, five degrees out of the plane of our solar ...

>> and well bring you much more of the lunar eclipse including live reports from two viewing parties where people are gathering right now to watch the blood moon with their very own eyes. it is coming up in about 30 minutes right here on cnn. also ahead. he has no sympathy for oscar pistorius. why he says the track star is using his emotions to evade cross-examination.

The first total lunar eclipse of the year will be visible in north and south america during the early hours of tuesday. an orange colored moon known as a blood moon will illuminate the sky for those with clear weather. four total lunar eclims theres occur within the next year and a half. an uncommon event known as a tetrad. the acting ukrainian president. >> that could lead to greater autonomy for areas of the country. as jim sciutto reports, it might not be enough. >> reporter: in one eastern...

>> it is cloudy here any way. >> there is a ceiling above me. i wont be able to see a thing. even if i went outside in atlanta it is a mess. the southeastern u.s. has been getting hit with some nasty thunderstorms. and those cloud tops going to the stratosphere. clear sky across the mid section of the united states and a lot of clear weather toward south america. not too bad there. this is where we have the entire total eclipse visible if youre in the red shaded area. not going to be as exciting...

Blood moon when it will turn to the reddish hue, that happens about an hour from now. lets go to cnns reporter at the griffith observatory in los angeles where a viewing party is happening. give us an idea on the atmosphere there. the big build-up. of course, the moment about an hour or so away right now. whats the view? >> reporter: rosemary and john, it is sheer lunacy, and i mean that in a big way. the party so big, weve got a partial eclipse of another orb. they brought pizza here to the p...

Telescope. theyll get a free glimpse. you alluded to a party. we have a garden of amateur telescopes. quite amazing to see people, kids who will undoubtedly be late for school tomorrow. weve got jean, an astronomer. and for you, this lunar eclipse is what? >> excitement beyond compare. this is a rare event that a lot of people dont get to see. tonight well be able to see it go total. about midnight. a little after midnight. and it is excitement for me and excitement for everybody else. you have ...

This entirely. us in atlanta, we have clouds around and showers and storm, in fact. but some areas across the viewing area look great. western south america, part of the entire central u.s. and as you saw in los angeles. here in the southeast, showers and storms are blocking our view of the moon -- look at that. goodness. looking good. >> youre in your element, arent you? >> very close. >> all right. many thank. >> another tribe in southern california thought that the blood moon was a sign that ...

Because we can make now the people getting interested in the science. more of the people dont have access to this kind of science, physics, chemistry, biology, for example. but now we can share with them astronomy event. this size with this moon. >> thank you very much for joining us. and well speak to you a little later. so just about one hour to go before we start seeing visible signs of this eclipse. certainly a real feeling of excitement in mexico city. back to you. >> all right. nick parker...

Fun. you can probably add the word cute thanks to little guy. get ready, australia, prince george is coming your way next. max foster, cnn, christchurch, new zealand. >> lots of wonderful photo opportunities there. and the australians preparing for the royal visit. >> ill be interested to see how many australians ahn turn out. >> yeah. i mean, you know, the republican movement is strong. >> it will be interesting. >> it will be. >> nice couple. >> all right. lets turn to another topic we are c...

Tradition of astronomy stretching way back to the precolonial times when the aztecs and mayans used astronomy to create their own calendars. so a long tradition of astronomy in the country. this society itself stretching back to 1902 when it was founded. one of the oldest in the world. so joining me now is aldo one of the members and a student. why do you think there is so much enthusiasm for the blood red moon? >> i have to say we were just expecting a little people about, were just excited to ...