Event:
Total Lunar Eclipse: Red Moon Rising
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008
5pm - 8pm
The Eclipse will begin around 4 PM Pacific Time, 7 PM EST.
Location:
Chabot Space & Science Center
www.chabotspace.org
10000 Skyline Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 336-7300
About this event:
Celebrate the "Red Moon Rising" with your family in the center or on a guided hike. Inside Chabot, see lunar eclipse live planetarium presentations, hands-on activities, and telescope viewing from the observation deck. The guided hike (approx. 3 miles, round trip) will start from Chabot at 5:00pm. You'll watch the moonrise and eclipse on the trails near the center and return to Chabot after the eclipse. For the hike, bring warm clothing, water and a flashlight.
Event Details:
The Moon rises above Chabot between 6:30pm and 7:00pm. Mid-eclipse is at 7:25pm.
Buying tickets in advance is encouraged for both events. Space is limited for the hike.
Prices: $10 adults / $8 youth, seniors, students
Members: $5 adults, youth, seniors, students
To sign up, call the Box Office at (510) 336-7373
View the science center's live webcam view of the eclipse at: www.chabotspace.org/webcams/lunareclipsecam
