Bong Naturalist Association Astronomy Club | See a Partial Lunar Eclipse and Learn How and Why They Happen

On August 27th at 8:00 pm, please join our volunteer BNA astronomers as we watch a partial Lunar Eclipse.

- 8:30 pm 11:15 pm – the Moon will slowly darken as it is 96% covered by the Earth’s shadow.
- 11:15 pm – 3:34 am – the Moon will slowly brighten as it passes behind the Earth then begins to come out of the shadow finishing at 2:00 am.

We will have experts here with telescopes and binoculars so you can see and learn about the eclipse! Come prepared for a fun and interesting event that we don’t get to see very often. More information on the eclipse: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2026-august-28

This takes place at the Bong State Recreational Area (RBSRA) parking lot F. https://maps.app.goo.gl/QWhf22Tif8eRDojU7

A current state park sticker for each vehicle is required and carpooling is encouraged.

Date: Thursday, August 27 - Friday, August 28, 2026

Time: 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. Central

Location: Richard Bong State Recreation Area, parking lot F
26313 Burlington Rd.
Kansasville, WI 53139

Location Details

Richard Bong State Recreation Area, parking lot F

Star Party location is parking lot F within Richard Bong State Recreation Area

26313 Burlington Rd.
Kansasville, WI 53139
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Parking lot F

Notes:
Some events and the monthly meeting are held at other locations within the state park. A state park sticker is required to enter the park. Events are weather dependent.