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Able to catch the effect as the moon slides into the earth's shadow. >> so let's go to mitzie adams in huntsville, alabama. she's an astronomer for nasa and joins us on the phone. thank you very much for talking with us. so of course the big build-up, we're only really about just over 20 minutes away from the big event of this eclipse. talk to us about what is happening here and what people can expect to see. >> well, at the moment, the moon is actually in the partial phase of the eclipse. so part of the -- part of the disc of the moon is moving into the darkest part of the earth's shadow. and...

That's where cnn's nick parker is joining us now. nick, the parties, a lot of people turning out to catch a glimpse of this rare sight. what are they saying? what's the mood like? >> reporter: absolutely. we're in mexico at the astronomical society. it's standing room only on the terrace where something like 60 or so people are gathered as the moon is almost completely covered by the earth's shadow. there's a real feeling of excitement in the air. the chatter, there's laughter. i think a lot of people here are not diehard astronomers, and the people have come out and heard a lot about the even...

Images from l.a.'s griffith observatory. the lunar eclipse turns red because the earth's shadow is cast on oh the moon. it's beautiful. i wish we saw it in new york city. i was running around with the app on my iphone trying to find the moon. i couldn't. too overcast. >> next time, maria. >> we were up at 3:00 in the morning. cloudy. >> my alarm went off. 22 minutes before the top of the hour. he's the ultimate rock star. ♪ every roses has its thorn ♪ just like every -- >> this morning bret michaels is stopping by the couch. some say he's on the couch. >> good morning. >> good to see you. ...

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. >> i'll 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. let's turn to another topic we are covering. if you look out and the moon looks odd, don't panic, it's not the end of the world. >> no...