Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing

BBSP has reopened come on out and see this fabulous event from the best observatory in this part of the state.

http://www.hmns.org/george-observatory/events/lunar-eclipse/
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/brazos-bend/brazosbend-park-alerts

This event is cross posted in Houston Outdoors.

The Houston Museum of Natural Sciences is opening the George Observatory for a viewing of the total lunar eclipse. This eclipse is special because it occurs a while the moon is at its closest to the earth, so it appears larger than usual in the sky. This is sometimes called a Super Moon.

This event will meet on the George Observatory viewing deck at Brazos Bend State Park. Admission to the park is $7 per person or use your State Parks pass. Admission to the observatory is $10 per person. The observatory will have telescopes out for use.

We'll meet around 6 PM as twilight is fading and the stars will be becoming visible. Check the weather before leaving and bring warm clothing as we will be standing around, not exercising. The event is weather depended will not take place in rain or if the sky is overcast.

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=29.38&lon=-095.61

WHAT TO BRING:
The observation deck has just a few benches, BRING A CHAIR if you want to sit while observing the moon. Bring binoculars if you have them. You are welcome to bring dinner or a snack to eat in the area around the observatory or inside the building below. Clothing for the cooler evening temperatures.

If you want to spend the afternoon at the park. join us for a pre-eclipse celebratory hike.
https://www.meetup.com/hatsandmore/events/257938458

If you want to come later, as the eclipse is getting underway, arrive at the park by 8:00 PM.

The schedule for the eclipse:

Moon rise at 5:29, sunset at 5:49 PM, night time starts at 7:11 PM

Beginning of penumbral eclipse: 8:36
(When the moon starts to turn reddish color)

Beginning of partial eclipse 9:33 PM
(When the shadow of the earth can be seen on the moon)

Beginning of total eclipse 10:41
(When the moon is entirely in the shadow of the earth)

Greatest Eclipse 11:13:27.1 PM
End of total eclipse 11:43 PM
End of partial eclipse 12:50 AM
End of penumbral eclipse 1:48 AM

More astronomical details
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/houston
https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/LEplot/LEplot2001/LE2019Jan21T.pdf

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