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TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE. The last total lunar eclipse occurred on January 31, 2018.
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) recently announced that a total lunar eclipse will take place on July 28, and that it will be visible in the Philippines.
PAGASA said in its monthly astronomy bulletin that the eclipse will begin at 1:13 am Philippine Standard Time, and will end at 7:30 am on July 28th. In Manila, the moon will rise at 6 am: July 27 at 17h, and sunset at 5:44 am on July 28th.
Here is the timing of the phases of the eclipse, according to PAGASA:
- The penumbral eclipse begins: 1:13 am
- Partial eclipse begins: 2:24 am
- Largest eclipse : 4:21 am
- Partial eclipse ends: 6:19 am (unobservable)
- Penumbral eclipse ends: 7:30 am (unobservable)
"Lunar eclipses are safe and observers do not. do not need to use eye protection filters, "said PAGASA." A pair of binoculars will help magnify eyesight and make the red color of the moon brighter. "
On National Geographic reported that this total lunar eclipse is the longest of the century and will last an hour and 43 minutes.
NASA says that a lunar eclipse occurs when the entire moon "enters into the air." 39, shadow of the Earth. "
" A little sunlight reaches the moon, but it goes through the atmosphere first Earth re. PAGASA said that the total lunar eclipse of July 28 will also be visible in Antarctica, Australasia, Asia, Russia except for its northern part, Africa, Europe and the East of Africa. 39, South America. The last total lunar eclipse took place on January 31, with observers sighting a moon of super blue blood
A partial solar eclipse will also occur on July 13, but it will not be visible in the Philippines. – Jee Y. Geronimo / Rappler.com
Image of a lunar eclipse via Shutterstock
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