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View the Lunar Eclipse at the ¼ÓÌÙÊÓÆµ James & Barbara Moore Observatory

May 5, 2022


MAY 5, 2022 – PUNTA GORDA, FLA – Sky gazers can view the lunar eclipse on Sunday, May 15, at the James & Barbara Moore Observatory located on the Florida SouthWestern State College (¼ÓÌÙÊÓÆµ) Charlotte Campus, 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda. The viewing is free and open to the public.

The lunar eclipse will take place on Sunday, May 15, from 11:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. The observatory will be open from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Telescopes will be available for public viewing, and visitors are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. The event is weather permitting.

For more information or for a full schedule of observatory events, call (941) 637-5652 or visit /charlotte/observatory.

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Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and most affordable institution of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, ¼ÓÌÙÊÓÆµ offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees and professional certifications, several with 100 percent licensure pass and job placements rates. Study and travel abroad opportunities are available for students through ¼ÓÌÙÊÓÆµâ€™s Center for International Education. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. Visit for more information.

Last Updated: May 25, 2022

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