Supermoon/Lunar Eclipse Watch Party at Cranbrook Sunday

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If you plan to watch Sunday’s supermoon/lunar eclipse twin bill at the Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills, you need to buy your ticket soon if you want a discount.

The Lunar Eclipse Party will be held from 6-11:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, but tickets are required in advance. They’re $12 for members and $18 for non-members if purchased before Friday, Sept. 25. Register here. At the door, tack on $5 to the admission price. Children under 2 get in free.

This light show in the sky is courtesy of two usually separate phenomena occurring at the the same time: The supermoon is what makes the moon appear bigger; the lunar eclipse turns the moon red. The last time this happened was in 1982, and it won’t happen again until 2033.

At the Cranbrook eclipse party, scientists, astronomers and educators will join star-gazing zealots. The event includes tours of the planetarium, hands-on activity tables and visits to the observatory. The café will be open.

It’s OK to bring the kids in their pajamas, too.

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Photo via NASA