Blood moon greets enthusiasts with first full moon of Lunar Year | ABS-CBN News

Описание: Astronomy enthusiasts were treated to a rare celestial event as the lunar eclipse became visible while the sun was still setting on the horizon—a phenomenon referred to by astronomy experts as a selenelion. According to PAGASA, the eclipse was also visible across Eastern Asia, Australia, the Central Pacific, and most of the Americas.

The moon rose partially eclipsed just two minutes before dusk, entering totality at 7:04 p.m. and reaching its maximum at 7:34 p.m. For nearly an hour, the moon took on a reddish hue, commonly referred to as a Blood Moon. This occurs when the Earth’s umbral shadow completely obscures the lunar disk.

This year, the event coincided with the Chinese Lantern Festival, which is celebrated on the 15th day of the Lunar New Year to mark the first full moon of the year.

(Production: Gigie Cruz, ABS-CBN News)

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