Monday, December 20, 2010

Lunar Eclipse Events at Bryce Canyon

December 20, 2010 events at Bryce Canyon celebrating the total lunar eclipse on the winter solstice. Next chance: December 21, 2401.

Dress warmly! Free hot apple cider and cocoa are provided at all events.

5:30 p.m. Full-Moon Hike on Snowshoes! A ranger-led, 2-hour full moon hike. 30 participants, ages 6 and up. Meet at the Visitor's Center or call 435-834-4747 to reserve a spot .

10-10:30 p.m. Pre-eclipse Moon Viewing through large telescopes on the Bryce Canyon Visitor's Center patio.

10:30 p.m. "All I Want for Solstice is Our Moon to Come Back!" A one-hour multimedia program in the Visitor's Center.

11:30 p.m. to 12:40 a.m. View the Total Eclipse. View the eclipse through large telescopes on the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center's patio.