Come watch the Moon turn red with us! 🌕

Cronyn Observatory is hosting a Lunar Eclipse Watch Party on Thursday, August 27, from 9 PM to 1 AM. We’ll have telescopes set up and ready for you.

What you’ll see: At its peak, almost the entire Moon — about 96% of it — will be swallowed by Earth’s shadow, leaving just a thin bright sliver along one edge. The rest will glow deep red and copper.

Timing: The eclipse starts around 9:20 PM, but the real show begins near 10:30 PM, when you’ll see a dark bite appear on the Moon’s face. It’s at its deepest and reddest around 12:15 AM, then the shadow slowly slides back off. Come whenever — it all happens gradually, so there’s no single moment to miss.

Unlike a solar eclipse, this one is completely safe to watch with your own eyes. Binoculars help, and our telescopes will give you a spectacular view.

Free, family-friendly, and no registration required. We hope to see you there!

Venue: Cronyn Observatory, Western University

Date: Thursday, August 27th, 2026

Time: 9:00 pm to 1:00 am

In the event of unfavourable weather, we will post a cancellation notice on our website and social media.