You Can Watch the Rare ‘Red Moon’ Total Eclipse Through a Telescope at Telus World of Science This Weekend

This Sunday, May 15, You can see a red Moon, or maybe no Moon rising at all here in Edmonton. Neither an illusion, nor an atmospheric effect, the rare celestial event is a total lunar eclipse, the first to be seen in Alberta this year. For Albertans, the partial phases of the lunar eclipse will already be in progress as the Moon rises.

Watch the Lunar Eclipse Through Telescopes at Telus World of Science

For those wishing to watch the lunar eclipse through telescopes, TELUS World of Science – Edmonton, and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (Edmonton Centre) will be set up in Coronation Park from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., however, watching the eclipse elsewhere is recommended as the trees in Coronation Park may hinder views. The upcoming lunar eclipse is weather dependant and may not be visible in overcast skies. Dress for the weather and if clear skies permit, enjoy the rare lunar event.

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