Total lunar eclipse falls on winter solstice

Because of recent volcanic activity that left ash in the atmosphere, scientists had predicted the moon would appear red or brown during the full eclipse. The eclipse could be seen from The Americas Square in San Salvador.
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Because of recent volcanic activity that left ash in the atmosphere, scientists had predicted the moon would appear red or brown during the full eclipse.

The eclipse could be seen from The Americas Square in San Salvador.