A lunar eclipse over L.A.

The moon takes on a red hue during the total lunar eclipse as seen from the Griffith Observatory.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

John O’ Bryan, a member of the L.A. Astronomical Society, sets up his telescope as people gather at the Griffith Observatory for the lunar eclipse viewing event.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

The view from the Chabot Space and Science Center observatory in Oakland.  (Jeff Chiu / Associated Press)

A total eclipse of the moon as seen from Koreatown near downtown Los Angeles.  (Joe Klamar / AFP/Getty Images)

The moon is seen from Burbank as it nears a total lunar eclipse.   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

The moon glows red during a total lunar eclipse as seen from the Milwaukee area.   (Mike De Sisti / Associated Press)

The Earth’s shadow renders the moon in a crimson hue during a total lunar eclipse. The steeple of St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Ashippun, Wis., is illuminated.  (John Hart / Associated Press)

A tiny sliver of bright moon was seen during the last phase of the total lunar eclipse from the Griffith Observatory.   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

A capacity crowd gathered at the Griffith Observatory to view the lunar eclipse.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

The moon glows in the sky as people wait at the Griffith Observatory for the lunar eclipse.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)