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STARGAZERS in Edinburgh are set for a great view of the most spectacular total eclipse of the moon in years.
Weather forecasters predict the east of Scotland should enjoy clear skies for the celestial event, which will see the full moon turn coppery red or orange.
Dan Hillier, visitor centre manager at the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh, said: "The eclipse will last a couple of hours so you don't need a completely clear sky to see it. A short break in the clouds will be enough.
"The great thing about a lunar eclipse is that it's really easy to see. You don't need a telescope to find the moon. You can watch from your bedroom window, or by taking a walk down the street. It's that simple."
Dramatic views of the eclipse, at its height from 10.24pm to 11.58pm, are promised almost everywhere in the UK.
The phenomenon occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Moon and the Sun.
In ancient times a "blood moon" was viewed with dread and seen as an omen of disaster.