08/25/2026Observatory Opens for Partial Lunar EclipseThe Westmont Observatory opens to the public for a near total lunar eclipse on Thursday, Aug. 27, beginning at 8:30 p.m. with the max eclipse set to happen at 9:12 p.m. Members of the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit will also attend with telescopes to share. Scott CraigObservatory Opens for Partial Lunar EclipseThe Westmont Observatory opens to the public for a near total lunar eclipse on Thursday, Aug. 27, beginning at 8:30 p.m. with the max eclipse set t...westmont news