Southern California skywatchers see partial lunar eclipse

LOS ANGELES (NBC, KYMA) - Skywatchers across Southern California had a chance to see a rare celestial show Thursday night, with the moon turning a striking shade of red.

The partial lunar eclipse unfolded across the Los Angeles area, as the moon slowly moved into Earth's shadow.

At the height of the eclipse, the moon took on a reddish, copper-color apperance.

The eclipse began at 7:34 p.m. Pacific time, reached its peak around 9:13 p.m., and wrapped up at 10:52 p.m.

For skywatchers who caught it, it was a special sight.

The last time a partial lunar eclipse like this will be visible in the area until 2029.