Thursday night could deliver one of the most memorable sights of the summer—and you won’t need a ticket to see it.

A partial lunar eclipse will be visible from Torrance on Thursday, August 27, as the moon moves through Earth’s shadow.

The moon rises locally at approximately 7:17 p.m., with the partial phase becoming visible shortly afterward. Maximum eclipse is expected at about 9:12 p.m., when a substantial portion of the moon will be darkened by Earth’s shadow.

The visible eclipse continues into the night and ends shortly after midnight on Friday, August 28.

Unlike a solar eclipse, no special eye protection is needed to watch a lunar eclipse. Residents simply need a reasonably unobstructed view toward the eastern and southeastern sky as the moon rises.

Because the moon will initially be low on the horizon, locations with a clear view toward the east should offer the best early view.

And there’s another reason this eclipse could be especially dramatic: during a lunar eclipse, the shadowed portion of the moon can take on shades of deep orange or red as sunlight filters through Earth’s atmosphere.

Weather permitting, Torrance residents should have a front-row seat.

When: Thursday, August 27, beginning around 7:17 p.m.
Maximum Eclipse: Approximately 9:12 p.m.
Where: Visible throughout Torrance with a clear view of the sky
Cost: Free

Article Link: See Torrance’s Lunar Eclipse Timing