Los Angeles night sky enthusiasts are in for a celestial treat as Griffith Park Observatory has announced plans to livestream the upcoming total lunar eclipse. According to NBC Los Angeles, the online event is slated to begin on Thursday, March 13, precisely at 8:50 p.m., and is expected to continue until the early hours of 3:05 a.m. the following morning. The live stream will be available on the observatory's YouTube channel, permitting the weather to hold up for clear viewing conditions.
The observatory has emphasized that this natural spectacle can be easily observed without any specialized equipment. "The eclipse should be visible to the naked eye from anywhere in Southern California with no telescope needed," they pointed out, urging people to "just look southeast," as stated by NBC Los Angeles.
For those unable to catch the upcoming event or looking ahead to future occurrences, there's a considerable wait involved. The next total eclipse anticipated to be visible in Southern California won't happen until March 3, 2026. Meanwhile, Griffith Observatory's Facebook page further assists stargazers to better prepare for the lunar display, clearly stating, "If skies are clear, the eclipse should be visible to the unaided eye from anywhere in southern California."
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