The last total lunar eclipse until 2010 occurred Wednesday, with cameo appearances by Saturn and the bright star Regulus on either side of the veiled full moon.
Skywatchers viewing through a telescope had the added treat of seeing Saturn's handsome rings. They also saw Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo.
The total eclipse was seen from North and South America. People in Europe and Africa were able to see it high in the sky before dawn on Thursday. 
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