On March 13-14, Albertans will be able to see the Moon move into the shadow of Earth for a rare total lunar eclipse overnight and into the morning. Viewing a lunar eclipse will require no special filters or optical instruments. It is entirely safe to watch with your eyes alone, unlike a solar eclipse. Telescopes and binoculars will show you greater details on the Moon but are not necessary to view a lunar eclipse. The following are the times for the event to check the skies in Alberta:
- Penumbral lunar eclipse begins 9:57 p.m. MDT – March 13
- Partial lunar eclipse begins 11:09 p.m. MDT
- Total lunar eclipse begins 12:26 a.m. MDT – March 14
- Mid-eclipse 12:58 a.m. MDT
- Total lunar eclipse ends 1:31 a.m. MDT
- Partial lunar eclipse ends 2:47 a.m. MDT
Guests are invited to watch the lunar eclipsed through telescopes set up at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton. TELUS World of Science – Edmonton and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (Edmonton Centre) will be on site in Coronation Park from 10:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m., clear skies permitting.
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