RASC Mississauga: Observe a Total Lunar Eclipse

Come out and observe a rare total eclipse of the Moon at the Riverwood Conservancy! Join members of the Mississauga Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada as they set up large telescopes to look at the Moon. Observing will take place on the green in front of Chappell House. The event starts at 8:30 and is free and open to everyone.

Large telescopes will be set up and pointed at the Moon as it moves into the Earth's shadow.

The partial phases of the eclipse begin just after 9 pm.

For about an hour, the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow. At 10:11, the Moon will be totally eclipsed. It may take on a dusty orange colour. Total eclipse lasts until 11:23 when the Moon begins to leave the shadow.

Bring a chair and blanket, some refreshments, binoculars and enjoy the event!

Members of the RASC will be on hand to explain the various phases.

Although the eclipse lasts past midnight, the main phases through totality are the parts not to miss - up to just after 11 pm.

Note: If the weather is cloudy, the eclipse will not be visible. A GO/NO GO announcement will be made the day of the eclipse.

Who can attend: Everyone
Fee: Free
Registration: Not required
Organized by: RASC - Mississauga Centre and The Riverwood Conservancy
Location: The Riverwood Conservancy, 4300 Riverwood Park Lane, Mississauga, ON L5C 2S7 (north off Burnamthorpe between Mississauga Rd and Mavis Rd.)

http://earthshineastronomy.ca/events/2015/9/27/observe-a-total-lunar-eclipse

^{The various phases of a total lunar eclipse - photo by Fred Espenak}