Southern California residents are hoping for clear weather on the night of March 13 and the early morning of March 14 so they can observe the total lunar eclipse.
Mountain residents should be able to see the eclipse with the naked eye. In fact, all of the U.S. will have the chance to see it as the U.S. is where the entirety of the eclipse will be visible.
But for a closer look, mountain residents have two opportunities.
The Mountain Skies Astronomical Society will be hosting a viewing party. If the weather permits, guests will be able to observe the lunar eclipse through the MSAS telescope. Call (909) 336-1699 for more information.
For those who prefer to remain in the warmth of their homes, Griffith Observatory will host a live online broadcast of the eclipse. The broadcast will begin at 8:50 p.m. on the Observatory’s YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/live/BguB5KSBYd0) and continue through 3:05 a.m. No onsite viewing will be offered.
Totality should begin at 11:26 p.m. to the southeast.
As the moon enters the penumbra, it will begin to darken. Once the moon enters the umbra, the deeper and darker shadow will allow the moon to turn a blood red color – thus the name, the Blood Moon.
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