We have a lunar eclipse coming up on January 20, 2018 that will be visible in North and South America.

It will start the evening of the 20th and run overnight into the morning of the 21st.

From Detroit, Michigan the Partial eclipse starts at about 10:33pm, with totality begining about 11:41pm on the 20th. Mid eclipse is at 12:12 am on the 21st, and totality ends at 12:43am. The partials finish up at 1:50am on the 21st.

So this will be well positioned overhead for us in Michigan. All we need is clear weather.

You can practice taking pictures of the moon over the next 4 weeks to get some practice in. Exposures, etc. for the various phases are a good indicator for the partial phases of an eclipse. With digital cameras, the feedback is immediate, but it is always good to practice ahead of time, to make sure you have all your equipment you need, and it is in running order.