Partial lunar eclipse bringing beautiful sights to the night sky Thursday
The moon will look a little different Thursday night thanks to a beautiful celestial event.
Head outside after 9 p.m. and you'll be able to view a lunar eclipse! Well, not a complete one.
Earth will pass between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow over the moon.
The moon will be between 93% and 96% covered by Earth's shadow, which is still very impressive.
"Because it's not a total lunar eclipse tonight, we probably won't see much of a red color. If you're in a rural area far away from light pollution and city lights, you might see a red hue on there, but that's definitely going to vary," said Patrick Hess, manager of the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium. "I would still expect to see some really cool sights, and it's something that we won't be able to see for a few more years actually."
So how do you view it?
Just head outside and look to the south around 9:30 p.m. for the start of the partial eclipse. It will peak around 11:13 p.m. and will eventually end around 12:52 a.m.
You can view the event with the naked eye and can enjoy it from the comfort of your home.
But if you want an even better view with telescopes, Union Station members can head to the top of Union Station's West Yards parking garage for a special event hosted by the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium.
The event runs from 10 p.m. to midnight and is free for Union Station members.
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