The Liberty Science Center (LSC) in Jersey City is hosting two After Dark events, one saluting the rare blood moon — a total lunar eclipse — and the other celebrating Holi, the Festival of Colors paying tribute to the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil.
The fun starts on Thursday, March 13, at 6 p.m. and goes all the way to 4 a.m. on Friday, March 14. Anyone who attends the entire event gets a shot at winning tickets to a future LSC After Dark party.
What is a Total Lunar Eclipse?
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon and its shadow covers the Moon. The eclipse reaches totality as the full moon moves into the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, called the umbra, according to NASA. The more dust or clouds in Earth’s atmosphere during the eclipse, the redder the Moon appears.
Read more: Catch The Blood Moon, Pink Floyd Laser Show at Late Night Liberty Science Center Event
The Hindu celebration of Holi is celebrated on the last full moon day of the Hindu luni-solar calendar month of Falgun. This usually occurs in March. The LSC party happens from 6-10 p.m. on Thursday, March 13 and includes a sing along to the new Bollywood Laser Show, dancing, and color bombing — throwing or smearing brightly colored powder at one another. There will also be food, cocktails, music, and more.
Eclipse Timeline
◾1:09 am: Partial eclipse begins. The moon begins to enter Earth’s dark inner shadow.
◾2:25 am: Total phase of eclipse begins. The entire moon is in the Earth’s dark inner shadow.
◾3:31 am: Total phase of eclipse ends. The moon is no longer entirely in Earth’s dark shadow.
◾4:00 am: End of LSC Late-Night Lunar Mania Event
The Lunar Mania event includes a live webcast, eclipse- and moon-themed planetarium shows, telescopes for viewing, and the Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon Laser Show — all included with one ticket.
Tickets are limited. Click here for more information and to buy tickets.
LSC After Dark
Liberty Science Center presents LSC After Dark exclusively for guests 18 and up on special Thursday nights from 6-10 p.m. Each event features a fun theme with a menu to match, dance floor, live DJ, a full bar (for guests 21+) and planetarium and laser shows. All of the museum’s exhibits are also open.
Guests must show photo ID upon entrance and when ordering at the bars. Mocktails and more are available for those under 21.
◾Free onsite parking
◾Steps from the Liberty State Park Hudson-Bergen Light Rail station
◾Suggested arrival time is flexible— join us anytime between 6 and 10 p.m.
◾LSC members can log in to receive discounts