Total Lunar Eclipse Expected On Saturday (July 28), PAGASA Says
The state astronomical bureau PAGASA announced that a total lunar eclipse will be visible in the Philippines on Saturday (July 28, 2018).
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that lunar eclipse is available during the wee hours of Saturday.
PAGASA said that the astronomical event will start around 1:13 am and will end at 7:30 am.
On Friday (July 27, 2018), the moon will rise at 6:05 pm and will set on 5:44 am on July 28.
Here is the list of upcoming lunar eclipse development:
- Penumbral eclipse begins: 1:13 a.m.
- Partial eclipse begins: 2:24 a.m.
- Greatest eclipse: 4:21 a.m.
- Partial eclipse ends: 6:19 a.m. (no longer observable)
- Penumbral eclipse ends: 7:30 a.m. (no longer observable)
Stargazers and the observers were advised to use binoculars for a clearer and brighter view of the red moon.
The weather agency also said that lunar eclipse is safe to watch, so observers don’t need to wear any kind of protective filters anymore.
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