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Blood moon compliments colors of Bryce Canyon

The moon is eclipsed by the Earth's shadow early Tuesday, April 15, 2014 as seen from Bryce Canyon, Utah. For some, the moon appeared red-orange because of the sunsets and sunrises shimmering from Earth, earning it the name
The moon is eclipsed by the Earth's shadow early Tuesday, April 15, 2014 as seen from Bryce Canyon, Utah. For some, the moon appeared red-orange because of the sunsets and sunrises shimmering from Earth, earning it the name "blood moon." (Franciso Kjolseth / AP Photo/The Salt Lake Tribune)

SKYWATCHING -- In case the clouds --  or the need for sleep -- obstructed your view of last night's lunar eclipse, here's the scene as seen in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah.

Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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