# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 🌕 Observatory Open House
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🌕 Observatory Open House – Experience a Nearly Total Lunar Eclipse!

Join Planetarium Staff at East Texas A&M University for a special Observatory Open House on Thursday, August 27, 2026, as we observe a spectacular partial lunar eclipse that comes just shy of totality.

🗓 Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
🕤 Time: 9:30 PM – 11:45 PM (Maximum eclipse will occur at 11:12 PM
📍 Location: East Texas A&M University Observatory

Come spend an evening under the stars and witness one of the year's most impressive celestial events. During the evening, visitors will have the opportunity to view the Moon through several telescopes while also exploring other objects visible in the night sky.

What to Expect

🔭 Telescopes in Action: Several 10-inch telescopes will be available for public viewing.

🌌 Expert Guidance: University staff will be on hand throughout the evening to help you navigate the night sky, explain the lunar eclipse, and answer your astronomy questions.

🧥 Dress for the Evening: Temperatures can cool quickly after sunset, so we recommend dressing in layers for your comfort.

⚠️ Weather Notice: This event is weather dependent. Poor weather or cloudy skies may require us to cancel with little notice. Please monitor our website and our Facebook page for the latest updates before traveling.

🚻 Facilities Notice: Please note that there are no restroom or drinking water facilities available at the observatory.

Whether you're a lifelong astronomy enthusiast or simply curious about the night sky, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience a nearly total lunar eclipse through professional-quality telescopes alongside knowledgeable university staff. We hope you'll join us for an unforgettable evening beneath the stars!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winona/observatory-open-house/200030570085747
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 53

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Winona
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: East Texas A&M University Observatory
- **lat**: 32.42607
- **long**: -95.21118
- **full address**: East Texas A&M University Observatory, Winona, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 🌕 Observatory Open House being held?
  - **A:** 🌕 Observatory Open House takes place on Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm to Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm at East Texas A&M University Observatory, Winona, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 🌕 Observatory Open House?
  - **A:** 🌕 Observatory Open House is organized by East Texas A&M University Planetarium.

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