A total lunar eclipse will take place on the morning of May 26. Unfortunately, the moon will set for viewers in the eastern US before totality is reached. The farther west people are in the US, the more of the eclipse they will be able to see, with viewers on the West Coast being able… Read More »Lunar Eclipse
A partial solar eclipse will be visible from Greenbelt on Saturday, October 14. The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will be hosting a viewing party at the Greenbelt Observatory. This event is free and open to the public. The eclipse begins at noon when the moon's edge starts to move between the earth and the sun.… Read More »Partial Solar Eclipse Party
Although the solar eclipse will be total over parts of the US, Greenbelt, MD, is not on the path of totality. From here, the sun will appear 87.5% covered at maximum. The eclipse will begin at 2:04 pm and end at 4:33 pm, with coverage reaching the maximum at 3:20 pm. The Astronomical Society of… Read More »Solar Eclipse
The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will provide telescope views of the April 8 solar eclipse at the Greenbelt Observatory. Eclipse glasses will be distributed while supplies last.