Friday July 27th it will be possible to attend thetotal lunar eclipse longer than the centuryStarting around 9:30 PM, the moon will be obscured by planet Earth for 103 minutes. During this time, the moon will also take on a reddish hue, creating a very evocative atmosphere, because Mars, the red planet, will be accompanying the satellite in this eclipse.
Sirio Astronomical Observatory at the Castellana Caves
Terrace of the Speleological Museum "F. Anelli"
27 July 2018
Timetables:
21.00pm-22.30pm (maximum 40 people)
Activities: Guided tour of the starry sky, observation of Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, asteroid Vesta, lunar eclipse
22.30pm-00.00pm (maximum 40 people)
Activities: Guided tour of the starry sky, observation of Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, asteroid Vesta, lunar eclipse
By reservation only at 0804998211.
Confirm your evening by 19pm on Friday 27 July 2018.
Cost: 3 euros (free for children up to 8 years old).
Wear clothing appropriate for the time and location outdoors.
