Join the Wilderness Union for a Spectacular Lunar Eclipse Viewing!
The Wilderness Union is heading up to Torrance Barrens for a breathtaking late-night viewing of the only total lunar eclipse of 2025!
A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth moves between the Moon and the Sun, casting a shadow that darkens and reddens the Moon. This rare celestial event can only happen during a full moon when the Moon is on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun.
Astronomy can feel like an overwhelming field to learn about, but Night Sky Naturalist Emara Streich is passionate about breaking down some key concepts to make it feel more accessible for everyone!
You'll leave with a deeper appreciation for our closest celestial companion, the Moon; it made us who we are today, in many ways that science is just beginning to understand. We simply wouldn't be here today without it! We'll also explore topics including full Moon names as a means of timekeeping, eclipses, moons of other planets, and more! Peer into a pair of binoculars to get a closer look at some of the unique lunar surface features!
We will be opening a waitlist for this event. If the skies look clear on Monday the 10th, we will invite those on the waitlist to register.
This is a late-night event, but for astronomy lovers, it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won’t want to miss!
Join the Wilderness Union for a Spectacular Lunar Eclipse Viewing!
The Wilderness Union is heading up to Torrance Barrens for a breathtaking late-night viewing of the only total lunar eclipse of 2025!
A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth moves between the Moon and the Sun, casting a shadow that darkens and reddens the Moon. This rare celestial event can only happen during a full moon when the Moon is on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun.
Astronomy can feel like an overwhelming field to learn about, but Night Sky Naturalist Emara Streich is passionate about breaking down some key concepts to make it feel more accessible for everyone!
You'll leave with a deeper appreciation for our closest celestial companion, the Moon; it made us who we are today, in many ways that science is just beginning to understand. We simply wouldn't be here today without it! We'll also explore topics including full Moon names as a means of timekeeping, eclipses, moons of other planets, and more! Peer into a pair of binoculars to get a closer look at some of the unique lunar surface features!
We will be opening a waitlist for this event. If the skies look clear on Monday the 10th, we will invite those on the waitlist to register.
This is a late-night event, but for astronomy lovers, it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won’t want to miss!
22:00 - Meet near Keele Station
00:30 - Meet at Torrance Barrens for an astronomy lesson and viewing of the Lunar Eclipse
02:30 - Leave Torrance Barrens and return to Toronto
05:00 - Expected return to Toronto
When you register you will be added to the waitlist and we will contact you on March 10th about joining the trip once weather conditions are clear!
Carbon Offsetting
Wilderness Union offsets the estimated carbon emissions of every trip by investing in a global portfolio of verified carbon reduction projects.
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Cancellations made:
More than 10 days before the event: Will receive a full refund minus a 5% admin fee.
7–10 days before the event: 50% refund.
Less than 7 days before the event: No refunds.
Weather or emergency cancellations: If an event is canceled due to severe weather or other uncontrollable factors, members can receive a full credit to their account.
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Will this event still run if there is cloud cover?
We will be keeping an eye on the weather and if it is going to be low visibility we will not run the event.
