On the evening of September 27, 2015, residents of the GTA and beyond will be able to observe a Total Lunar Eclipse during a so-called Supermoon.

In celebration of Science Literacy Week, join UTSC for an evening to view the last visible total lunar eclipse until 2019 accompanied by a series of short lectures on astronomy. On September 27, the moon will pass through Earth's shadow, blocking any direct sunlight to the moon and causing it to glow red. The eclipse will also be streamed live on screen in case of weather. Attendees will get a chance to tour UTSC's observatory and look through our telescopes. Refreshments will be provided.

The full Moon in September is traditionally referred to as the Harvest Moon, the full Moon that is temporally closest to the Autumnal Equinox (September 23 in 2015). As it turns out, this September’s full Moon represents the closest distance a full Moon gets relative to the Earth for this calendar year (a mere 356, 877 km). This makes it a so-called “supermoon” as it appears marginally larger and brighter than other full Moons throughout the year.

Join McMaster's Sidewalk Astronomy in observing the total lunar eclipse, the last of the lunar tetrad! As part of Science Literacy Week 2015, they are organizing a free public observing event for everyone. Remember to dress warmly, it's going to be a cold night! Observing is subject to the weather. Please check the website for announcements prior to the event.

Join the Ontario Science Centre on the evening of Sunday September 27 to view the last total lunar eclipse until January 2018! Rain or shine! • Witness the spectacle of the brightest and largest full Moon of the year as it moves into the Earth’s shadow and turns dark red! • Attend a 7 pm screening of the film IMAX® Hubble at the special price of $9! • Gaze at celestial objects through telescopes (weather permitting).

Roberto Abraham, University of Toronto Star Talk nights offer great talks by great speakers on astronomy, space science and sometimes, science fiction. You'll also have a chance to tour the Observatory and (weather permitting) check out the night sky through a variety of telescopes set up on the lawn and through the big scope in the Main Dome. If the weather gods are angry, you can check out the (virtual) night sky in our special Skylab. Star Talk nights run regardless of weather conditions. 

To celebrate National Science Literacy Week, University of Toronto Science & Engineering Engagement is showing the 1997 Space Exploration film: Contact followed by a Question & Answer session with: Keith Vanderlinde, Assistant Professor, Dunlap Institute and Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Laura Newburgh, Postdoctoral Fellow, Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics

Ivan Semeniuk, Science Writer, The Globe and Mail

Family Nights are a great introduction to the night sky for our younger guests. Look through telescopes, make some space crafts, visit the Skylab and find out what's really up there! Family Nights require tickets to be purchased in advance. This program runs regardless of sky or weather conditions. If skies are clear you can check out the night sky through a variety of telescopes including the biggest optical telescope in Canada! The evening also includes a presentation in our special Skylab that offers great (virtual) night sky viewing.

Prof. Keith Vanderlinde has spent the last decade building and using telescopes to study the Universe: its composition, history, and eventual fate. Aided by technologies that make cell phones possible, and which make video games a staple of modern culture, he and colleagues from across Canada are building a massive new radio telescope in Penticton, B.C., which will map a larger volume of space than ever attempted before. Lecture: 8:10 - 9:00 PMTelescope observing: 9:00 - 11:00 PM

This presentation shows how you can begin a personal exploration of the sky using a variety of affordable instruments. Marc Teitelbaum of the Toronto Centre of the RASC will demonstrate how technological advances have now made it possible for the ordinary person to truly look back in cosmic time with the aid of instruments and gadgets that are readily available. He will also share tips on where to find like-minded people who will be supportive and help you succeed in your new quest.

The earth's axis is perpendicular to its orbit with the North pole tipping away form the sun. In other words, the season is changing to Fall.