Eclipses

When the Moon hides the Sun, or the Earth shades the Moon, that's amore! Actually, it's an eclipse. But why do eclipses occur on an irregular schedule? See eclipses in action and learn about the big coincidence that makes total solar eclipses possible. We'll also discuss what to watch for during the upcoming total lunar eclipse on the night of March 13-14. If the sky is clear, we will have a chance to look out of a telescope after the indoor presentation. 

This program will be given by Jim Hahn. Jim is a lifelong amateur astronomer and science enthusiast. He got his first telescope and learned the constellations at the age of 8, built his own telescope at 15, and has been an informal astronomy educator for several years, giving presentations at local nature centers and schools. Jim is an active member of the Northern Cross Science Foundation, a local astronomy club focused on public outreach, and stays current by reading books and periodicals on the subject, both in print and online.