(Courtesy of PAGASA-Space Science and Astronomy Section) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has announced that a spectacular astronomical event, a “perigee full moon,” commonly known as a “supermoon,” will illuminate the skies on...
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Monday's supermoon is the first of four this year. During a supermoon, the full moon inches a little closer than usual to Earth. A supermoon isn’t bigger, but it can appear that way in the night sky, although scientists say the difference can be barely perceptible....
(JUAN CARLO DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Look to the sky early Thursday morning, July 14, for the brightest “supermoon” of 2022. In its astronomical diary for July, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the full moon on July 14...
(PIXABAY) Catch a glimpse of one of the year’s most popular astronomical spectacles, as a supermoon will illuminate the sky on Tuesday, June 14. A supermoon, technically known as the “perigean full moon,” is an astronomical phenomenon occurring when the closest approach of the moon to the...
Filipinos across the country watched the rare "blood moon" lunar eclipse Wednesday evening, May 26. Screengrab from PAGASA live viewing event (MANILA BULLETIN) While clouds and pandemic restrictions kept some Filipinos from seeing the lunar spectacle live, social media and video streams have...
All eyes will be on the skies on Wednesday, May 26, for an extra special lunar spectacle. A total lunar eclipse will be visible to the Philippines while the moon is at its biggest and brightest also called a "supermoon." This does not happen so often so get your cameras and binoculars ready and...
If you missed the supermoon last April, fret no more as there is another lunar spectacle to watch out for before the end of May. Even better, this month’s sky treat also involves a total lunar eclipse which can be viewed while the moon is at its biggest and brightest on May 26. In its...
Heads up skywatchers! If you missed the supermoon last April, fret no more as there is another lunar spectacle to watch out for this May. (PIXABAY/FILE PHOTO) Even better, this month's sky treat also involves a total lunar eclipse which can be viewed while the moon is at its biggest and brightest...
Prepare for the chance to check out a supermoon as it lights up the Philippine skies on April 27, Tuesday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), in its astronomical diary this month, said the full moon on Tuesday is considered a "supermoon" with...
