It was only in January 2018 that we experienced a super blue blood moon, and we’re pretty lucky to have another blood moon, or a total lunar eclipse, on July 28 (albeit a regular one). It’s set to occur between 1:14 a.m. and 5:44 a.m., and if you’re a hardcore astronomy lover or a photographer looking to get the best shot of this rare occasion, the Philippine Astronomical Society, Inc. has a list of observation stations where you can view the event with ample space and tools for free:
Quezon City
- Manila Observatory, Ateneo de Manila University
Host: Philippine Astronomical Society
Set up time: 9pm-6am
Registration is REQUIRED. NO walk-ins allowed.
More details: https://goo.gl/AuoWCn
Host: UP Astronomical Society
Set up time: 9pm-6am
Open to all. Accepts walk-ins.
More details: https://goo.gl/PkMAj
- Megatent Parking Lot, Libis
Host: Science Quest X PAS
Set up time: 8pm-6am
Open to all. Accepts walk-ins.
Taguig
- The Nest Food and Lifestyle Park Taguig
Host: Philippine Astronomical Society
Set up time: 11pm-6am
Open to all. Accepts walk-ins.
Cavite
- Backfield of SEIS-Imus Campus, Lancaster New City Cavite
Host: Astronomy and Physics Society of St. Edward Integrated Shool
Set up time: 9pm-6am
Open to all. Accepts walk-ins.
Vigan
- Plaza Burgos, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
Host: Paul Go
Set up time: 3am-6am
One scope set up only. Open to all.
Cebu
- IAU Arena IAU Town Center Kagudoy Rd., Basak Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Host: IAU Astronomical Society
Set up time: 7pm-5am
Open to all. Accepts walk-ins.
Complete details: https://goo.gl/fYtUf3
Observation stations offer scopes and an unhindered view of the night sky, so here’s hoping that it won’t be cloudy!
*For more details and constellation-viewing events, follow the Facebook page of the Philippine Astronomical Society, Inc.
