Community Observatory

Partial Lunar Eclipse

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Event

There will be a partial Lunar Eclipse on the night of Thursday, August 27th. The maximum coverage of about 96% will occur at 9:12 PM. The observatory campus will be open from 8 until 10 PM and there will be several docents present to show you views through our telescopes.

Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026

Time: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Pacific

Location: Community Observatory
6699 Campus Drive
Placerville, CA 95667

Information for Visitors
Instructions for the Public:

 

Location Details

Community Observatory
Folsom Lake College, El Dorado Center
6699 Campus Drive
Placerville, CA 95667
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Cameron Park Rotary Community Observatory Website

Notes:
On the campus of Folsom Lake College at the El Dorado Center