Join California State Parks for a Lunar Eclipse Viewing

Morro Bay , CA : On Wednesday, February 20 , 2008, from 6:00 - 9:45 p.m., a total eclipse of the moon is a startling sight.  Meet at sunset , 6:00 PM for an introduction to night sky viewing.  Totality of eclipse is 7:26 PM.

The moon is in Leo 2-3 degrees from Regulus and 3-4 degrees from Saturn. Saturn is at its brightest for the year at +0.4 degrees magnitude.  The eclipse and the event end at 9:45 PM.  Meet at the Montana de Oro Sandspit parking lot, open especially for this event.  Dress warmly, bring binoculars and a red flashlight if you have one.  We will provide telescopes but feel free to bring yours if you have one.  Rain or cloud cover will cancel.

For more information, contact Rouvaishyana, Museum Manager, (805) 772-2694 ext. 105

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