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We welcome you aboard the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum to observe this Total Lunar Eclipse from the Flight Deck! The USS Hornet served as the recovery vessel for the Apollo 11 & 12 lunar landing missions—the spaceflights that landed the first humans on the Moon 50 years ago this year!—and is the ultimate viewing platform from which to enjoy this celestial event with family, friends, and fellow moongazers. Unlike a solar eclipse, you don’t need any special equipment to enjoy a lunar eclipse—it can be seen with the naked eye, though to view the moon in even more detail, feel free to bring a pair of binoculars or a telescope!
Schedule of Events:
Eclipse: will occur between 6:36PM – 11:48PM, with the total eclipse taking place around 9:12PM
Open House Viewing:
Please note that only the Hanger Bay and Flight Deck will be available during this time. All other areas of the ship will not be available for touring.
Tickets:
Tickets may be purchased through Eventbrite ONLY
No tickets will be sold on site the day of however, you can purchase your tickets through Eventbrite through the end of the evening.
What You Can/Should Bring with You:
Chairs, blankets, cushions, etc.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Food and Snacks
Please Note:
All bags are subject to search by our Security.
Strollers and other over-sized items are prohibited.
There is absolutely no smoking on board the ship, there is a designated smoking area on our pier for our guests. You will be able to reenter if you leave.
This is a family friendly event.
All visitors participating will be asked to depart by Midnight. The Museum will reopen for general admission at 10:00AM.
If you have any questions, please contact us at: overnights@uss-hornet.org