WHAT: Rio Hondo College will host a solar eclipse viewing party for students from Whittier City School District, East Whittier School District and South Whittier School District.
The event is co-hosted by the local school districts with telescopes and volunteers from the Whittier Astronomical Society.
WHEN: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20
WHERE: Rio Hondo College Parking Lot C, 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier
DETAILS: The event will begin with a welcome, presentations and lectures. Eclipse viewing will begin at 8 p.m. with peak viewing from 8:45 to about 9:45 p.m.
On Jan. 20, the sun’s rays will reflect on the surface of the moon, coloring it red – leading to the name “Blood Moon.” The next total lunar eclipse will be in May 2021.
The event will be canceled if there is a heavy cloud cover or rain.
MEDIA ADVISORY
3600 Workman Mill Road / Whittier, CA 90601
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE DATE: January 15, 2019
CONTACT: Ruthie Retana
(562) 463-3145
