Eclipse

Phases of lunar eclipse

Total Lunar Eclipse at the Westport Observatory

We open up the WAS campus to the public early in the morning (weather permitting) on March 14th from 1 am to 3:40 am EDT to observe the clockwork of the solar system as our satellite moves into Earth’s shadow. Please check our social media posts before you come to make sure we can open: […]

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Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing!

  In 2017 we had 1,000 of our closest friends and neighbors descend on the Westport Observatory for the partial eclipse. Wowza. This year, the Westport Observatory WILL BE CLOSED and we’ll be at the Westport Library. On April 8th, 2024 from 2-4 pm, we take the telescopes and partner with our friends at the

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