Photos: Lunar eclipse on winter solstice
Lunar Eclipse
Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS
The moon is seen just before it is totally eclipsed from New York, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth casts its shadow on the full moon, blocking the sun's rays that otherwise reflect off the moon's surface. Some indirect sunlight still pierces through to give the moon its eerie hue. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
