The first of four rare 'blood moon' eclipses is set to happen tonight. The event, known as a 'Tetrad', is believed to mark the the beginning of significant events - even the second coming of Jesus Christ to a Christian minority. However, for the rest of us, it means a unique spectacle as a total lunar eclipse tonight will turn the moon a burnt reddish orange. Scroll down for video Saturday’s total lunar eclipse, which will turn the moon a burnt reddish orange, will be visible in in the skies of North America, Asia and Australia. A previous total lunar eclipse as seen from Mexico city on December 21, 2010 is pictured
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Eclipse will begin tomorrow morning at  2 a.m. EDT
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America will have prime viewing position
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Will be first of four blood red moon, followed by six full moons
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The cycle finishes at the end of September 2015
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It coincides with an alignment of Earth, Mars and the sun
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The chance alignment has only happened three times in the last 500 years
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Some Christians believe the Tetrad is a signal the end of the world is near
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