Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College has provided viewing events and photos of lunar eclipses for years. The one is from 2019.
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Jack C. Davis Observatory staff and volunteers are over the moon about its upcoming celestial event. So much so that it is going to remain open past midnight to provide full coverage for attendees.
JCDO at Western Nevada College is planning a total lunar eclipse viewing party on March 13-14 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. The event is free.
“The real action starts just after 10 p.m. as the partial eclipse starts. That's when you'll start to notice a shadow covering more and more of the Moon,” said JCDO Director Thomas Herring.
What will make this lunar event spectacular is that late in the evening on March 13 the Moon will move into the Earth’s shadow, blocking it from the sun. This will cause the moon to change in color from silver to a rusty red, or a so-called blood moon.
“With the totality lasting about an hour we should have plenty of time to view not only the moon but also things nearby, which is normally not possible during a full moon due to the glare from the bright moon,” Herring said.
The full lunar eclipse begins at 11:26 p.m. and ends at 12:31 a.m. The maximum total lunar eclipse is set for 11:58 p.m. It’s the first total lunar eclipse in almost three years.
If weather interferes with viewing of the Moon, the observatory will provide a livestream of the eclipse from another location in North America.
JCDO is located at 2269 Vanpatten Ave. on the northern end of the Carson City campus.
Late-start classes begin March 24
Students can choose from a variety of late-start classes, including Biology, Mathematics, Auto Mechanics, American Sign Language, Welding and more, which begin on March 24.
These accelerated courses provide a shorter time commitment for students and the opportunity to work toward a degree, certification or both. Many of these late-start classes will end on May 17.
View a list of full-term, late-start, short-term and open entry classes at wnc.edu/schedule.
Students who aren't yet enrolled at WNC can begin the admission process at wnc.edu/starthere. For assistance, phone 775-445-3277.
Nursing Students Gain Experience Checking Blood Pressure
Nursing students Christina Brase, Dana Dickinson, Edred Marsh, Angelina Stein and Emilee Watson, with oversight by instructor Stefanie Bischoff, provided the college community with free blood pressure checks on Feb. 12 in the Joe Dini Student Center.
The event was presented by the Healthy Campus and Environment Committee for Heart Health Month. The nursing students also provided visitors with literature about high blood pressure, stroke, and physical activity and nutrition.
To learn more about WNC’s Nursing program, visit wnc.edu/nursing.
WNC Sponsors Rivalry Basketball Game
Willy, the Western Nevada College mascot, interacted with students and mascots from Douglas and Carson high schools during a recent rivalry game on the hardwood.
WNC and WNC Foundation sponsored the game, Willy passed out swag during breaks in the action and those in attendance were informed about the college and scholarship opportunities for students.
Students planning to attend WNC can apply for a variety of scholarship opportunities with a single application at wnc.edu/scholarships. The deadline for applying is April 1.
TMCC Showing WNC Fine Art Professor’s ‘Arid, Infinite, Above’ Exhibit
WNC Professor of Fine Art and Art Gallery Coordinator Rachel Stiff is presenting “Arid, Infinite, Above” at Truckee Meadows Community College's Main Art Gallery on the Dandini Campus through March 13.
“Arid, Infinite, Above” explores the dynamic relationship between time, space and the ever-changing landscapes of Northern Nevada.
Stiff captures the contrast between the vast, unchanging desert and its constant transformations, immersing herself in the region’s shifting light, colors and textures through walks, runs and slow rambles across the Washoe Valley. Repetition and physical engagement with the land are central to Stiff’s artistic process, allowing her to observe and document subtle environmental transitions over time.
The public can view Stiff's exhibit for free. TMCC’s Main Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.