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Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party at Cranbrook Institute of Science – You’re invited to Cranbrook Institute of Science for a special evening of moon-themed activities leading up to the total lunar eclipse during its event, Eclipse Viewing Party.

Get a closer view of this celestial event. The Cranbrook Observatory will be open during the event and members of the Warren Astronomical Society will have additional telescopes available outside, both weather permitting.

ECLIPSE DETAILS
Partial Eclipse begins: May 15 at 10:27 p.m.
Full Eclipse begins: May 15 at 11:29 p.m.
Maximum Eclipse: May 16 at 12:11 a.m.
Full Eclipse ends: May 16 at 12:53 a.m.
Partial Eclipse ends: May 16 at 1:55 a.m.

Activities: Guests stargazing through telescopes from the Warren Astronomical Society and through the telescope in the Cranbrook Observatory, and guests experiencing moon- and space-themed activities inside the museum.

Planetarium shows: Attendees will also get to experience a show in the Acheson Planetarium.

Interviews: Mike Narlock, head of Astronomy at Cranbrook Institute of Science will be available to talk about the total lunar eclipse.

All activities and events, including the planetarium show are available for an all-inclusive ticket price of: $15 for members (per person), $20 for non-members (per person), children under age 2 are free. Pre-registration is required for this event – walk-up tickets will not be available.

The Eclipse Viewing Party  is a rain, cloud-or-shine event; no refunds or credits. The visibility of the total lunar eclipse is weather permitting. If the weather is not conducive for eclipse viewing and stargazing the night of the event, registered guests will have the opportunity to explore the museum and see a planetarium show.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow, called the umbra.

Free Admission for All at Cranbrook Art Museum – In honor of Museum Day, gallery admission is FREE. Advance registration and/or printed Museum Day tickets are not required for free gallery admission at Cranbrook Art Museum. For more info, visit cranbrookartmuseum.org.

CIS Halloween Science – Cranbrook Institute of Science 877-462-7262 science.cranbrook.edu. Experience includes… Pumpkin launching with our three-ton trebuchet, hands-on activities, electrifying stage shows, and more. Activities are FREE with the purchase of general museum admission (museum hrs & admission info). Pre-registration is not required.

CIS Halloween Science – Cranbrook Institute of Science 877-462-7262 science.cranbrook.edu. Experience includes… Pumpkin launching with our three-ton trebuchet, hands-on activities, electrifying stage shows, and more. Activities are FREE with the purchase of general museum admission (museum hrs & admission info). Pre-registration is not required.

Cranbrook Spring Into Science – Spring break fun! This celebration will give visitors the opportunity to experience hands-on activities designed around exploring the environment, including… create and race a Michigan freshwater jellyfish, origami fish craft, meet the “Dirt Doctors”, hands on demos, animal tracking, and more. All of the activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.

Cranbrook Spring Into Science – Spring break fun! This celebration will give visitors the opportunity to experience hands-on activities designed around exploring the environment, including… create and race a Michigan freshwater jellyfish, origami fish craft, meet the “Dirt Doctors”, hands on demos, animal tracking, and more. All of the activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.

Cranbrook Spring Into Science – Spring break fun! This celebration will give visitors the opportunity to experience hands-on activities designed around exploring the environment, including… create and race a Michigan freshwater jellyfish, origami fish craft, meet the “Dirt Doctors”, hands on demos, animal tracking, and more. All of the activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.

Cranbrook Spring Into Science – Spring break fun! This celebration will give visitors the opportunity to experience hands-on activities designed around exploring the environment, including… create and race a Michigan freshwater jellyfish, origami fish craft, meet the “Dirt Doctors”, hands on demos, animal tracking, and more. All of the activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.

Divine Church Easter Egg Hunt – Easter Egg Hunt by age groups and “children’s message”. For more info, 248-391-1131. This is a FREE event.

Easter Hoops Basketball Game & Egg Hunt – Egg Hunt at 1:15p. Elementary Championship basketball game PLUS Easter Egg Hunt. Hunt starts at the PHS Football Field immediately following the game. The Easter Bunny will be present. Hosted by the City of Pontiac Recreation Department.