**Sighting Locations for the Southwest's Moon Eclipse**
On the night of September 7, sky-gazers across southern Germany and Switzerland will have the opportunity to witness a total lunar eclipse. Here's a roundup of events and observation points where you can catch this celestial spectacle.
The Breisgau Star Friends, an astronomy group based in Freiburg, will be hosting an open-air observation at the Rotlache on the Schauinsland. Interested parties are advised to arrive promptly at 7:45 PM, weather permitting. The Breisgau Star Friends will provide telescopes for guests to take a closer look at the moon during the eclipse.
In Stuttgart, both the Stuttgart Observatory and the Stuttgart Planetarium are offering events for the lunar eclipse. The Stuttgart Observatory will be open from 8:00 PM on a clear night, with free admission for all. The Stuttgart Planetarium, meanwhile, will play the Pink Floyd album "The Dark Side of the Moon" in its entirety from 6:00 PM, accompanied by a 360-degree projection, star projector, and laser show. Tickets for this event can be pre-ordered online for 9.00 euros.
The Karlsruhe Observatory, operated by the Astronomical Association Karlsruhe (AVKa), may open at 7:00 PM if the weather permits observations. The AVKa will announce the opening of the observatory on their website from 6:00 PM on September 7.
The Zollern-Alb Observatory in Baden-Württemberg has planned to provide equipment for lunar eclipse observation from 7:45 PM. Registration for observing the lunar eclipse at the Zollern-Alb Observatory is required by Friday afternoon via an online form. If the weather does not permit observation, an alternative program with presentations will be offered, but at a cost.
The Aalen Observatory in the Ostalb district will have the lunar eclipse observation on its program from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
A public evening for the lunar eclipse observation is available at the Bodensee Planetarium in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland, from 7:00 PM.
It's important to note that dressing appropriately for cool temperatures is advised for outdoor observations on the Schauinsland.
Unfortunately, the organization offering the open-air observation of the lunar eclipse on Sunday in Freiburg could not be identified in the available search results. There is also no information on where interested participants should register to take part in the observation.
We hope this guide helps you make the most of the upcoming lunar eclipse. Happy stargazing!
