Partial Lunar Eclipse 16th July 2019

By Cath Adams

The evening began at Perton Library listening to Andrew Lound give his talk Apollo – A Moon Odyssey 50th Anniversary Special. Andrew’s talk was fascinating, full of interesting information about the Apollo missions and original footage from 1969.

Andrew Lound - Apollo talk at Perton Library
Andrew Lound – Apollo talk at Perton Library (Photo by Richard Harvey)
Doug's Apollo display at Perton Library
Doug’s Apollo display at Perton Library


There were displays around the library featuring photos and artefacts from the Moon landings, which Doug had set up in conjunction with the library. It was all very impressive. After Andrew’s talk there was much discussion amongst a few of us as to where would be the best place to go to attempt to view that evening’s Partial Lunar Eclipse. Several people decided to stay in Perton and go to the lake area to view it, Richard suggested heading out Albrighton way as he thought there might be some good viewing points there.

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