A partial lunar eclipse is expected to occur on Friday, Nov. 19, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

In its astronomical diary, PAGASA said the Moon will partially pass through the umbra of the Earth’s shadow, creating a partial lunar eclipse.
“This eclipse will be visible in different parts of the world where the Moon is above the horizon including Oceania, the Americas, Eastern Asia, Northern Europe, and Indonesia,” it said.
However, the eclipse will be difficult to observe in the Philippines as most of the major eclipse phases will occur below the horizon, the agency noted.
The sky show will begin at 2:03 p.m. and will end at 8:04 p.m. But it noted that the Moon will rise at around 5:22 p.m. on Friday.
“This means that by the time the Moon reaches 19° above the horizon, the eclipse has already ended,” PAGASA said.
Meanwhile, the end of the eclipse will be observed in Manila at 6:47 p.m., as well as the end of the penumbral eclipse at 8:04 p.m.
“Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are safe to watch and do not require the use of any kind of protective filters for the eyes,” PAGASA said.
“A pair of binocular may be also used to help magnify the view,” it added. (Charie Mae F. Abarca)