Reply A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the sun and the moon, blocking the sunlight from falling on the moon, which takes on a dark reddish or blood color. In Orange County, we’ll see a full/partial lunar eclipse/won’t see much of the eclipse. (Carsten Koall/Getty Images, File) NEWPORT BEACH, CA — The lunar spectacular occurring next week over Orange County is a bit of a mouthful: It's a super flower blood moon, and it's definitely going to be worth marking on your calendar — even though the visibility of the lunar eclipse will vary across the country.