There will be a total lunar eclipse on Sunday evening, September 27.
| Event | UTC Time | Time in Winnipeg* | Visible in Winnipeg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral Eclipse begins | Sep 28 at 12:11 AM | Sep 27 at 7:11 PM | No, below horizon |
| Partial Eclipse begins | Sep 28 at 1:07 AM | Sep 27 at 8:07 PM | Yes |
| Full Eclipse begins | Sep 28 at 2:11 AM | Sep 27 at 9:11 PM | Yes |
| Maximum Eclipse | Sep 28 at 2:47 AM | Sep 27 at 9:47 PM | Yes |
| Full Eclipse ends | Sep 28 at 3:23 AM | Sep 27 at 10:23 PM | Yes |
| Partial Eclipse ends | Sep 28 at 4:27 AM | Sep 27 at 11:27 PM | Yes |
| Penumbral Eclipse ends | Sep 28 at 5:22 AM | Sep 28 at 12:22 AM | Yes |
table from http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2015-september-28
Observing Opportunities:
RASC Winnipeg Centre will have telescopes set up in Assiniboine Park for observing the event (see http://winnipeg.rasc.ca for details.)
