Tonight, the lunar eclipse will be easily observable in the north.
Clear skies and cool weather created favorable conditions for observers in Northern Vietnam to admire the total lunar eclipse, as the moon turned red.
The total lunar eclipse began at 5:25 PM, and the entire moon turned red. The phenomenon reached its peak at 5:54 PM, when the moon was at its most distinctly red.Viewers can observe the total lunar eclipse until 6:24 PM, after which the moon will move out of the complete shadow and gradually return to its normal color at 7:34 PM.
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The image simulates the events of a lunar eclipse and the colors of the moon. Photo: Hong Duong/HAAC. |
According to the Central Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting Center, the weather in the North is more favorable for observing this phenomenon, while it is difficult to see in the Central and Southern regions due to cloudy skies and possible rain.
Button expertsTherefore, viewers need to be in a completely open position facing east with a clear, cloudless horizon.
LThe next total lunar eclipse will take place on April 4, 2015, and Vietnam is within the observable range.
Locations for observing the lunar eclipse in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. In Hanoi: The Hanoi Amateur Astronomy Association will organize observation sessions at two locations: the entrance to the My Dinh National Stadium, Cau Giay District; and the Savico Megamall shopping center, Long Bien District. The sessions will run from 5 PM to 8:30 PM. In Ho Chi Minh City: The Ho Chi Minh City Amateur Astronomy Association will organize an observation session at Thu Ngu Flagpole, at the foot of Khanh Hoi Bridge, District 1. The session will start at 5 PM. Observers can park their vehicles at the parking lot at the end of Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Vo Van Kiet street or at the foot of Calmette Bridge. |
According to VnExpress.net