Who will have the best view of this week’s blood moon lunar eclipse?

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Who will have the best view of the lunar eclipse?

Who will have the best view of the lunar eclipse?

(NEXSTAR) – Just about everyone in the U.S. will have an opportunity to see the blood moon lunar eclipse this week, but some people will end up having a much better view than others.

The eclipse starts Thursday night and lasts early into Friday morning, as the moon moves through Earth’s shadow, taking on a red color as it goes. That reddish, coppery tint is what gives this week’s lunar eclipse its “blood moon” nickname.

While the eclipse viewing zone covers all of North America, some people will get a better view thanks to their time zone.

“Most of the U.S. is going to........

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