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Lunar eclipse viewing night offered free in Asunción
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Lunar eclipse viewing night offered free in Asunción

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Asunción's Costanera will host a free astronomical observation event on August 27 to view a nearly total lunar eclipse.
  • The event, organized by the Museum of Sciences (MUCI), will offer views through telescopes from late Thursday night into early Friday morning.
  • While free, attendees must reserve their spots in advance via the MUCI website due to limited capacity.

The Costanera of Asunción is set to become a hub for celestial observation this Thursday, August 27, as the Museum of Sciences (MUCI) hosts a free public event to witness a nearly total lunar eclipse. The phenomenon is expected to cast a striking reddish hue across the moon at its peak.

This marks the second consecutive year MUCI has organized such an event, inviting families and astronomy enthusiasts to gather near the #YoAmoAsu landmark on the Costanera. The observation session will run from 10:30 PM on Thursday until 4:00 AM on Friday, offering ample time to experience the celestial display.

Attendees will have the opportunity to view the eclipse through powerful telescopes provided by MUCI, promising a detailed and unique visual experience. The event is supported by BOLT as a strategic ally.

While the event is free, participation is contingent on prior reservation through the MUCI website (muci.org/entradas) due to limited availability. This initiative aims to reconnect citizens with science and the wonders of the cosmos.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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