Where to spot the super blue blood moon in PH

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Are you and your friends planning to see this rare phenomenon called the super blue blood moon? The Philippine Astronomical Society (PAS) has got you covered.

The PAS posted on its Facebook page on Jan. 24 some 20 spots where the moon could be best seen in full view.

PAS encourages people to “Observe this rare event!” The spots that the group mentioned are free and open to the public.

As of this writing, the following are the spots enumerated by PAS:

CAGAYAN VALLEY
Host: Philippine Astronomical Society, Inc.
Venue: Church of Malaueg, Municipality of Rizal, Cagayan
Map: https://goo.gl/Kkw3Cd
open to all, walk-ins allowed
6pm-12am
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BULACAN
Host: Marion Mariñas
Venue: Laot, Prenza I, Marilao, Bulacan
Map: https://goo.gl/3XzhFo
open to all, walk-ins allowed
30pax can be accommodated
6pm-10pm

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MANILA
Host: Philippine Astronomical Society
Venue: Luneta. Rizal Park
Map: https://goo.gl/aSY4uM
open to all, walk-ins allowed
6pm-12am
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MANILA
Host: Bedan Society of Young Astronomers
Venue: San Beda College, Manila
Map: https://goo.gl/roNMm5
Details: https://goo.gl/tFk6XC
6pm-10pm
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QUEZON CITY
Host: Philippine Astronomical Society
Venue: Manila Observatory, ADMU
Map: https://goo.gl/Cd4ZGh
50pax max, Registration is already closed
6pm-12am
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QUEZON CITY
Host: Manila Street Astronomers
Venue: SM North EDSA
Map: https://goo.gl/15Nk2W
open to all, walk-ins allowed
Details: https://goo.gl/t6KVeV
7pm onwards
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QUEZON CITY
Host: UP Astronomical Society
Venue: PAGASA Astronomical Observatory UP Diliman
Map: https://goo.gl/8NtNyY
open to all, walk-ins allowed
6pm-12:10am
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QUEZON CITY
Host: Cutting Edge TriNoma
Venue: TriNoma Park
Map: https://goo.gl/8kt7Sf
Details: https://goo.gl/K4jHj3
6:30pm-9pm
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SAN JUAN
Host: Manila Street Astronomers
Venue: Pinaglabanan Shrine, San Juan
Map: https://goo.gl/s5eSLa
open to all, walk-ins allowed
6pm-12am
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MAKATI
Host: Philippine Astronomical Society
Venue: Cityland Pasong Tamo
Map: https://goo.gl/YMDwaZ
open to all, walk-ins allowed
Only one person will man this station. Please be gentle on him
7:30pm-10:30pm
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TAGUIG
Host: Philippine Astronomical Society
Venue: The Nest Food and Lifestyle Park Taguig
Map: https://goo.gl/YLH5y7
open to all, walk-ins allowed
7:30pm-11pm
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PASAY
Host: Astronomical League Of The Philippines, Inc.
Venue: SM by the Bay Central Park, SM Mall of Asia
Map: https://goo.gl/GCDf9Z
open to all, walk-ins allowed
6pm-12am
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MUNTINLUPA
Host: Manila Street Astronomers
Venue: Alabang Town Center
Map: https://goo.gl/Na9bWa
open to all, walk-ins allowed
6pm-12am
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CAVITE
Host: Astronomy and Physics Society of St. Edward Integrated Shool
Venue: SunTech iPark Lancaster Square New City, Imus Cavite
Map: https://goo.gl/m6amTM
Details: https://goo.gl/WQK7Ji
7pm-10pm
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LAGUNA
Host: Philippine Astronomical Society
Venue: Sampaloc Lake Park, Bonifacio Statue, San Pablo City, Laguna
Map: https://goo.gl/dsbrPA
open to all, walk-ins allowed
7:30pm-10pm
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LAGUNA
Host: UPLB Astronomical Society
Venue: Carabao Park, UP Los Baños
Map: https://goo.gl/N3pXHr
open to all
7pm-10pm
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BATANGAS
Host: Kapusod in cooperation with Philippine Astronomical Society
Venue: Lakefront, Kapusod, Kinalaglagan, Mataasnakahoy, Batangas
Map: https://goo.gl/Z6qqsz
open to all, walk-ins allowed,
note: public commute at night is not available
7pm-11pm
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TACLOBAN
Host: UP Dormer’s Association
Venue: Arts and Sciences Grounds, UPV Tacloban College
Map: https://goo.gl/AtS3rV
open to all, walk-ins allowed
6pm-12am
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CEBU
Host: IAU Astronomical Society
Venue: Indiana Aerospace University Sports Arena
Map: https://goo.gl/TrSX5v
open to all, walk-ins allowed
7pm-12am
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DAVAO
Host: Davao Stargazers
Venue: Abreeza Ayala Mall, Davao City
Map: https://goo.gl/Y1csVb
open to all, walk-ins allowed
7pm-10pm

PAS reminded followers of the page that more venues may be added. Readers are advised to access the PAS post from time to time for updates.

The supermoon is set to happen on Wednesday, Jan. 31, as the moon will rise at exactly 5:42 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) said.

Don’t miss this once in a lifetime event, as the Philippines last observed a super blue blood moon occurence on Dec. 30, 1982, according to PAG-ASA. JB

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