The observatories at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, Calif., in an undated photo. The center will host a watch party Thursday night as the moon passes into Earth’s shadow, with the partial lunar eclipse expected to begin at 7:33 p.m. (Chabot Space & Science Center via Bay City News)

Bay Area residents will have a chance to watch a partial lunar eclipse Thursday night, weather permitting, at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland.

The center will host a lunar eclipse watch party starting at 7 p.m. at its facility at 10000 Skyline Blvd. as the moon passes into Earth’s shadow.

The partial eclipse is expected to begin at 7:33 p.m. and reach its maximum at 9:12 p.m., according to event information.