Eclipse Watch CANCELED

[Stephens Observatory]

Stephens Memorial Observatory announced plans to conduct a total lunar eclipse viewing and stargazing session tonight in Hiram Village. Unfortunately, Mother Nature intervened and the planned event has been canceled.

UPDATE: ECLIPSE WATCH EVENT CANCELED: Due to very poor sky conditions we feel must CANCEL tonight’s planned lunar eclipse watch and stargazing event. Forecasts call for occasional breaks in the overcast but their expected rarity and random nature would make for a poor viewing experience. Rain chances increase at about the time when the eclipse reaches maximum. Since the eclipse can be viewed without the use of a telescope, checking the skies for occasional breaks would be wise. Use the eclipse timing chart below to check the sky at critical points. Still want to see the eclipse, even if it’s via computer, tablet, or television? Check this item for resources!

We would like to thank Mayor Bertrand and the Village of Hiram for generously granting permission to use the Hiram Village Park/Playing Field for our proposed event. Too bad it did not work out, it would have been an excellent site!

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James Guilford, Director

Stephens Memorial Observatory

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