Southern California Lunar Eclipse Viewing | Venice Beach News

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

Don’t miss the spectacular lunar eclipse Thursday night — nearly 96% of the moon will vanish into Earth’s shadow, visible across Southern California. Griffith Observatory is hosting a free public viewing from 7:25 PM to 11 PM (weather permitting), with a live stream running until 12:05 AM Friday. Peak darkness hits at 9:13 PM, and the event kicks off with a visible penumbral phase around 7:34 PM. Parking’s tight, traffic’s brutal (thanks to nearby concerts), and no coolers or chairs allowed — but it’s totally safe to watch naked-eye. The grounds stay open past closing, restrooms available…