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 ____________________________________ 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
____________________________________ MANILA Host: Philippine Astronomical Society Venue: Luneta. Rizal Park Map: https://goo.gl/aSY4uM open to all, walk-ins allowed 6pm-12am ____________________________________ MANILA Host: Bedan Society of Young Astronomers Venue: San Beda College, Manila Map: https://goo.gl/roNMm5 Details: https://goo.gl/tFk6XC 6pm-10pm ____________________________________ QUEZON CITY Host: Philippine Astronomical Society Venue: Manila Observatory, ADMU Map: https://goo.gl/Cd4ZGh 50pax max, Registration is already closed 6pm-12am ____________________________________ 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 ____________________________________ 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 ____________________________________ QUEZON CITY Host: Cutting Edge TriNoma Venue: TriNoma Park Map: https://goo.gl/8kt7Sf Details: https://goo.gl/K4jHj3 6:30pm-9pm ____________________________________ SAN JUAN Host: Manila Street Astronomers Venue: Pinaglabanan Shrine, San Juan Map: https://goo.gl/s5eSLa open to all, walk-ins allowed 6pm-12am ____________________________________ 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 ____________________________________ 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 ____________________________________ 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 ____________________________________ MUNTINLUPA Host: Manila Street Astronomers Venue: Alabang Town Center Map: https://goo.gl/Na9bWa open to all, walk-ins allowed 6pm-12am ____________________________________ 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 ____________________________________ 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 ____________________________________ LAGUNA Host: UPLB Astronomical Society Venue: Carabao Park, UP Los Baños Map: https://goo.gl/N3pXHr open to all 7pm-10pm ____________________________________ 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 ____________________________________ 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 ____________________________________ CEBU Host: IAU Astronomical Society Venue: Indiana Aerospace University Sports Arena Map: https://goo.gl/TrSX5v open to all, walk-ins allowed 7pm-12am ____________________________________ 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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