Longest lunar eclipse to be seen in PH on July 28–Pagasa
THE longest total lunar eclipse of the century will be visible in the Philippines on July 28, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
The state-run weather bureau said in its advisory that the six-hour eclipse would occur from 1:13 a.m. up to 7:30 a.m.
“The entire event will also be seen in Antarctica, Australia, Asia, Africa, Russia except North, Europe, and East of South America,” Pagasa added.
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse will be fully visible in Metro Manila with the best view in the west-southwest direction.
It said that a total lunar eclipse occurred when the moon passes directly behind the earth, sometimes called the blood moon because it turns red.
The penumbral eclipse will begin at 1:13 a.m., when a dark shade starts to appear on the moon.
The shade will grow larger and the moon will start to turn reddish during the partial eclipse at 2:24 a.m., up until the maximum eclipse, the best time to observe the moon, at 4:21 a.m.
The end of the partial eclipse will be at 6:19 a.m. while the end of the penumbral eclipse will be at 7:30 a.m. will no longer be visible, Pagasa said.
Observers may use a pair of binoculars to see a better view of the moon.
“Lunar eclipses are safe to watch and observers need not use any kind of protective filters for the eyes anymore,” the agency added. GLEE JALEA
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