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Muncie Astronomy Club


  • Mounds State Park- Woodland Shelter 4306 Mounds Road Anderson, IN, 46017 United States (map)

Join Mounds State Park and the Muncie Astronomy Club For A Total Lunar Eclipse(Commonly referred as Blood Moon)

Sunday May 15, 2022
Gather at Woodland Shelter from 8:30 to 9:00 pm

Learn about the moon, it’s effect on the earth and us, the different types of eclipses through demonstrations, talks, simulations.

Make a moon crater! No special equipment needed. Bring your lawn chair, camera, and if you have them a pair of binoculars.

TIMELINE:

  • Sunset is at 8:53 P.M. EDT

  • Penumbral Eclipse Begins: 9:31 P.M. EDT

  • Partial Eclipse Begins: 10:27 P.M. EDT

  • Total Eclipse Begins: 11:28 P.M. EDT

  • MAXIMUM ECLIPSE: 12:11 A.M. EDT on May 16

  • Total Eclipse Ends: Totality ends at 12:53 A.M. EDT on May 16

  • Partial Eclipse Ends: 1:54 A.M. EDT on May 16

If some clouds, we will hold the event. However, if completely overcast or raining event will be canceled.

Later Event: May 17
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