Editor : Anjar Wulandari
BANJARMASINPOST.CO.ID – Rare astronomical phenomena Total lunar eclipse (GBT) or Super Blood Moon is rumored to happen on May 26, 2021.
The National Aeronautics and Space Agency (Lapan) said that the GBT phenomenon is very special because it occurs every 195 years.
Welcoming this rare event, Muslims are encouraged to pray for a lunar eclipse.
The following will review the intention of praying for the total lunar eclipse on May 26, 2021. Also, see the procedures for performing eclipse prayers and the right time.
It is known, a total lunar eclipse occurs when the entire cross section of the moon is covered by the shadow of the Earth. Makes the moon dark even looks reddish like blood.
Also read: 5 Days Again Total Lunar Eclipse aka Super Blood Moon in Indonesia, here is the list of regions
This phenomenon will appear when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in a straight line.
Areas that can see a total lunar eclipse are the Pacific and Hawaii circles.
Meanwhile, in Indonesia, the moment of this lunar eclipse cannot be observed optimally, although the public can still witness the seconds this phenomenon occurs.
As Muslims, it is sunnah to perform the Eclipse Prayer.
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