Stars lovers will have the opportunity to witness a partial lunar eclipse on Friday night whether they are in the United States or even Africa and Western Asia due to an adequate weather.

The lunar eclipse will rise in full moon tonight for four hours with its peak occurring at 7:50 p.m. EDT when the Earth's outer shadow will be covering 76.5% of the moon.

Some websites, like the well known Slooh Space Camera site, will be broadcasting the eclipse. Starting at 2:45 p.m. EDT, the Slooh Space Camera will go live with the help of experts who will join at 7:30 p.m. EDT to comment and point out some highlights.

According to expert astronomers, people in the west coast of the United States probably won't have the opportunity to enjoy a "first row" show since the event is happening while the moon isn't visible yet on this portion of the country.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, the Earth and the moon align and the entire moon dips into the Earth's shadow. During a partial eclipse, the moon only turns red or goes slightly dark.

Watch live the lunar eclipse here.