In addition to a prime viewing time for this eclipse, the moon will be joined by Saturn just to the east and by the bright star, Regulus, just to the west.  During totality you will notice the sky darken with other stars brightening and perhaps even the Milky Way becoming visible if you are viewing from a dark sky area.   This offers a good opportunity to observe some galaxies, star clusters and nebulas that normally would be washed out by a full moon. 

The next total eclipse of the moon visible to North America will not take place until 2010 so this is a good opportunity to catch this special event.   All-Star Telescope will be hosting an Observer Night will telescopes set for observing the moon and other celestial splendors.