In case you didn’t know, there is going to be a rare astronomical event happening on January 31: a super blue blood moon.
A blue moon is the second full moon occurring in a month. A supermoon happens when the moon appears bigger due to its closer proximity to the earth. Lastly, a blood moon is what you’d scientifically call a total lunar eclipse.
Yes, all of that is happening in one night.
If you’re interested in experiencing it as most astronomers do, the Philippine Astronomical Society, together with numerous astronomy groups and observation stations, is inviting everyone to a Free Telescope Viewing of this once-in-a-lifetime event. The PSA shares on their Facebook page that these stations all over the country are opening their doors to the public:
Manila
1. Philippine Astronomical Society, Inc.
Venue: Luneta. Rizal Park
Open to all, walk-ins allowed
6pm-12am
2. Bedan Society of Young Astronomers
Venue: San Beda College, Manila
6pm-10pm
Quezon City
1. Philippine Astronomical Society, Inc.
Venue: Manila Observatory, ADMU
50pax max (Update: Registration is already closed.)
6pm-12am
Venue: SM North EDSA
Open to all, walk-ins allowed
7pm onwards
3. UP Astronomical Society
Venue: PAGASA Astronomical Observatory UP Diliman
Open to all, walk-ins allowed
6pm-12:10am
San Juan
1. Manila Street Astronomers
Venue: Pinaglabanan Shrine, San Juan
Open to all, walk-ins allowed
6pm-12am
Muntinlupa
1. Manila Street Astronomers
Venue: Alabang Town Center
Open to all, walk-ins allowed
6pm-12am
Cavite
1. Astronomy and Physics Society of St. Edward Integrated School
Venue: SunTech iPark Lancaster Square New City, Imus Cavite
Open to all, walk-ins allowed
7pm-10pm
Laguna
1. Philippine Astronomical Society
Venue: Sampaloc Lake Park, Bonifacio Statue, San Pablo City, Laguna
Open to all, walk-ins allowed
7:30pm-10pm
2. UPLB Astronomical Society
Venue: Carabao Park, UP Los Baños
Open to all
7pm-10pm
Batangas
1. Kapusod in cooperation with Philippine Astronomical Society
Venue: Lakefront, Kapusod, Kinalaglagan, Mataasnakahoy, Batangas
Open to all, walk-ins allowed,
*Note: public transportation at night is not available
7pm-11pm
Davao
Davao Stargazers
Venue: Abreeza Ayala Mall, Davao City
Open to all, walk-ins allowed
7pm-10pm
FN Tip: Pick an observation station that’s far from the city. Who knows? Maybe you can even take a beautiful snap of this occasion.
For more details, visit the Philippine Astronomical Society’s Facebook page.
