Rio Planetarium prepares free night for lunar eclipse observation

O Rio Planetarium, at Gávea, will count on a special schedule on the night of August 27 for those who want to have the opportunity to closely monitor a lunar eclipse. The activity will be free and starts at 9:00 p.m., following until 3:00 p.m. on the 28th. The programme brings together star observation, special sessions at the dome, visit to the Museum of the Universe and live music, on a night dedicated to astronomy and the observation of the phenomenon.

The Moon will be the main attraction of programming. According to the organization, the eclipse is scheduled to begin around 11:30. The phenomenon will have its moment of greater intensity at 1:12 a.m. and should end shortly before 3 a.m., scheduled for the closure of the program in the Planetarium.

In addition to the opportunity to observe the eclipse, the public can participate in activities conducted by the space team. Two summit sessions with the presence of an astronomer are scheduled at 10:00 and 11:00. The program also includes the possibility of visiting the Museum of the Universe, expanding the experience for those who want to know other astronomy-related contents.

The night will also have live music, creating a program that combines astronomical observation and cultural activities. The proposal is to offer the public an opportunity to follow the phenomenon in an environment prepared for observation of the sky and gather different attractions throughout the night.

To make the experience more comfortable, visitors can take a beach chair or canga to follow the schedule. You will also be allowed to enter with food and drinks, according to space guidelines.

Advance tickets to the event will be available from 6 pm on August 20. There will also be face-to-face distribution at the Planetarium box office on the 27th, from 9 pm. Entrance is free, but participation is subject to space allocation.

It is important to highlight that activities will also depend on climatic conditions. As programming includes observation of the sky and eclipse, the visibility of the phenomenon may be affected by weather conditions.

ServiceDate: 27/08 (Thursday)
Timetable: From 9:00 p.m.
Location: Rio Planetarium
Address: R. Deputy Governor Rubens Berardo, 100 - Gávea
Ticket: Free Entrance (Learn how to join Here.)