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Observatory Open for Total Lunar Eclipse

By Cindy Blaha, Physics and Astronomy

A total eclipse of the moon will occur on Wednesday evening, October 27. The moon will encounter the darker inner portion on the earth's shadow at 8:14 p.m. and totality will begin at 9:23 p.m. Mid-totality occurs at 10:04 p.m. and the Moon begins to leave the dark umbral shadow at 10:45 p.m. Goodsell Observatory will be open for viewing the eclipse from 8:30 to 10:45 p.m. Come enjoy the view through the Observatory's binoculars and telescopes or watch it from your own backyard. In the event of cloudy weather, the Observatory Open House will be cancelled.