We also had perfect weather - clear skies and mild temps. Took a deck chair out in the yard and watched the shadow move across the moon. Went in about 2:30 when the moon was a dark ruby color with a faint glow along one edge. I thought that was it. Didn't look like the pictures online, but I thought maybe they were enhanced by the telescope lens. Kinda disappointed though. About 3:00 went back out for one more look and there it was! A glowing scarlet jewel in the sky! Oh wow oh wow oh wow!