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The first of four consecutive total lunar eclipses takes place on the night of April 14–15, with excellent viewing prospects all across the U.S. and Canada.

North America hasn't had a total eclipse of the Moon since 2011. But this long dry spell will break early on April 15th (beginning late on April 14th for the West Coast), when the full Moon passes through the umbra — the dark inner core of Earth's shadow.

The eclipse will also be visible from South America and much of the Pacific. In eastern Australia the Moon doesn't rise until the total eclipse is already underway on the evening of the 15th.

The SBAU will have Telescopes and Binoculars setup at Westmont Collage Observatory for a Eclipse Viewing Party starting at Monday/Tuesday, April 14/15, 10:30 PM to 2 AM

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/highlights/April-2014-Total-Lunar-Eclipse-252931091.html