View the Total Lunar Eclipse at NASA website on Monday, December 20 or at Griffith Observatory

Eclipse rained out? You have alternatives!

http://www.altadenablog.com/2010/12/eclipse-rained-out-you-have-alternatives.html

This is a triple astronomical header tonight: the winter solstice, a full moon, AND a total eclipse of that moon, all happening today and tomorrow.  Surely a cosmic portent of something.
And pity we'll miss it because of the rain.

However, Robert Klomburg tells us that this NASA website will host chats and will show live video of the eclipse from Marshall Space Center in Huntsville, Alabama, so you can enjoy the eclipse in the warmth and dryness of your own home.

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However, if you wish to brave the rain, there are special events at Griffith Observatory from 8pm tonight.  Here are details:

http://www.griffithobservatory.org/exhibits/special/Special_Event_Lunar_Eclipse.html

How High the Moon:
Total Lunar Eclipse!

A public event to view the total lunar eclipse Monday, December 20, 2010 8:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. ADMISSION IS FREE

On December 20, 2010, Griffith Observatory celebrates the last total lunar eclipse of the decade by opening its doors to the public from 8:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Los Angeles is perfectly situated for viewing this lunar eclipse. The eclipse occurs on the longest night of the year, and its maximum is only about fifteen hours before winter begins. It is also the highest in the sky that a totally eclipsed Moon has appeared from Los Angeles in 1,591 years and it will not be this high again for at least another millennium.

Events and special programs include Building and exhibits are open 8:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Samuel Oschin Planetarium shows (8:45 p.m., 9:45 p.m., and 10:50 p.m. There is a nominal charge for planetarium show tickets.) Special free lectures about the lunar eclipse in the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon (8:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., and 10:45 p.m.) Telescope viewing Stellar Emporium gift store open Cafe at the End of the Universe open Presentations during key eclipse moments by Griffith Observatory Director, Dr. E.C. Krupp, and Councilmember Tom LaBonge