Solar Eclipse at 00 Gemini on May 20, 2012
In which house did the eclipse fall in your chart?
Lunar Eclipse Essentials
When the moon passes through the Earth’s shadow, it causes the moon to look very unusual for a short period of time. This event is called a lunar eclipse, and it occurs roughly twice a year. Learn more about how lunar eclipses work in this video!
(Source: svs.gsfc.nasa.gov)
Lunar Eclipse Viewing: Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles
Front Lawn Before Dawn on Saturday, December 10, 2011
4:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
ADMISSION IS FREEOn December 10, 2011, Griffith Observatory celebrates the last total lunar eclipse of the year with a pre-dawn viewing from 4:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Join us on the front lawn for this very special occasion. Events and special programs include:
- Telescope viewing
- Stellar Emporium gift store open all day (4:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.)
- Cafe at the End of the Universe open all day (4:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
- Building and exhibits will be closed until the normal opening time of 10:00 a.m.
A partial solar eclipse in Austria.
