Experience the spectacular celestial event of a Super Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse and take a midnight hike through the ancient Native American ceremonial mounds located at Old Stone Fort in Manchester. This will be the first and only lunar eclipse of 2019 and the last one to grace the skies of the US until 2022. Join the park to learn about the occurrence and science of lunar eclipses and how the Native Americans who once inhabited this area may have interpreted this event. You’ll hike along the 1.25 mile Enclosure Trail stopping from time to time to examine the progress of the moon as it becomes eclipsed by Earth’s shadow. As the hike continues participants are asked to come prepared by wearing clothing appropriate for the weather, closed toed shoes and to bring a flashlight. Please feel free to arrive early to witness the eclipse in its entirety.
Ranger Leigh Gardner tells us more:
Cost is $10 and children six and under are free.
Penumbral eclipse begins Sunday January 20th at 8:40pm, Partial eclipse begins 9:30pm, Full eclipse begins 10:40pm.
