FILE In this March 4,2007 file photo showing a full moon is eclipsed by the earth's shadow in this seven pictures combination, from left, seen in Nairobi, Kenya. Mark your calendars. This year's first total eclipse of the moon will last unusually long, a rare celestial treat for a wide swath of the globe. Except if you're in the United States and Canada. But if you're in eastern Africa, central Asia, Middle East and western Australia, you should be able to view the entire lunar spectacle if the weather cooperates. Total lunar elipse will occur on June 15. (AP Photo/Akmal Rajput,File)

Upcoming total lunar eclipse will be an unusually long one; not visible in US

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The year's first total eclipse of the moon will last an unusually long time, a rare celestial treat for a wide swath of the globe. More »Upcoming total lunar eclipse will be an unusually long one; not visible in US

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