[Launch Alert] Total Lunar Eclipse

[Launch Alert]

If the sky is clear, observers across the Pacific will be treated to a total lunar eclipse on May 26. For the West Coast of North America, the display occurs during early morning and dawn. The key times are as follows:

 PDT            Event
-----   ----------------------
02:45   Partial eclipse begins

04:11   Totality begins

04:19   Maximum eclipse

04:27   Totality ends

05:53   Partial eclipse ends

The eclipse should be easily visible to the unaided eye. For the best view, use a small telescope or tripod-mounted binoculars.

For more information, go to:

https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/big-moon-short-eclipse-dont-miss-it/

https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/events/2021/5/26/total-lunar-eclipse-and-supermoon/

https://griffithobservatory.org/event/lunar-eclipse-online-broadcast-may-26-2021/