Star Party: Late Night Lunar Eclipse
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Late Night Lunar Eclipse
Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Approximately 10 PM–Midnight
A Night of Lunar Shadows & Classic Sci-Fi
Stay up late with us for a special evening under the stars as we observe the 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse!
During a partial lunar eclipse, the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, casting part of its shadow across the lunar surface. The Moon may take on a striking reddish hue as Earth's shadow moves across it. Unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse lasts for several hours and can be viewed safely with the naked eye from much of Earth's night side.
We'll explore the science behind this celestial event and take a closer look at what's happening in the night sky.
🌕 Then, Stay for a Movie!
What's a lunar eclipse without a little classic sci-fi?
We'll cap off the evening with a screening of Plan 9 From Outer Space (1957), the famously campy science-fiction classic often celebrated as one of the greatest “bad” sci-fi movies ever made.
We're excited to continue our annual tradition: August Star Parties + wonderfully terrible sci-fi movies. 🚀👽
Whether you're here for the eclipse, the science, the movie—or all three—this is one late night you won't want to miss!
📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
🕙 Approximately 10 PM–Midnight
🌕 Focus: 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse
🎬 Film: Plan 9 From Outer Space (1957)
Come experience the night sky, learn something new, and stick around for a little extraterrestrial entertainment. 👽🌙
Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Approximately 10 PM–Midnight
A Night of Lunar Shadows & Classic Sci-Fi
Stay up late with us for a special evening under the stars as we observe the 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse!
During a partial lunar eclipse, the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, casting part of its shadow across the lunar surface. The Moon may take on a striking reddish hue as Earth's shadow moves across it. Unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse lasts for several hours and can be viewed safely with the naked eye from much of Earth's night side.
We'll explore the science behind this celestial event and take a closer look at what's happening in the night sky.
🌕 Then, Stay for a Movie!
What's a lunar eclipse without a little classic sci-fi?
We'll cap off the evening with a screening of Plan 9 From Outer Space (1957), the famously campy science-fiction classic often celebrated as one of the greatest “bad” sci-fi movies ever made.
We're excited to continue our annual tradition: August Star Parties + wonderfully terrible sci-fi movies. 🚀👽
Whether you're here for the eclipse, the science, the movie—or all three—this is one late night you won't want to miss!
📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
🕙 Approximately 10 PM–Midnight
🌕 Focus: 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse
🎬 Film: Plan 9 From Outer Space (1957)
Come experience the night sky, learn something new, and stick around for a little extraterrestrial entertainment. 👽🌙
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Where is it happening?
411 SE Riverside Dr, Evansville, IN, United States, Indiana 47713
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Host or PublisherEvansville Museum of Arts, History & Science
