Jakarta –
Do you know, Total lunar eclipse or Super Blood Moon will be seen on May 26, 2021? Yes, this Super Blood Moon phenomenon will also be seen in Indonesia. This was confirmed by Rahmat Triyono, Head of the Center for Engineering Seismology, Potential Geophysics and BMKG Timestamps.
Rahmat explained that the total lunar eclipse occurs because the position of the moon is closest to the earth (Perigee).
“Thus, Eclipse Total Moon on May 26, 2021 is also known as Super Blood Moon, because it occurs when the moon in Perigee (the Moon is in the closest distance to Earth), “he explained in a press release, quoted from the official website of BMKG, Monday (24/5/2021).
Furthermore, Rahmat explained that there were several phases of the Total Lunar Eclipse on May 26. Starting from the initial phase of the eclipse (P1) to the end of the eclipse phase (P4), everything can be seen in the territory of Indonesia.
Now, for the Total Lunar Eclipse (U2) phase occurs starting at 18.09.21 WIB, 19.09.21 WITA, 20.09.21 WIT crosses the Provinces of Riau and West Sumatra, so that all observers in Indonesia can observe the beginning of this totality phase, except in some Riau, West Sumatra, North Sumatra and Aceh.
The climax occurred at 18.18.43 WIB, 19.18.43 WITA, 20.18.43 WIT, which could be seen in all parts of Indonesia, except in a small part of Riau, parts of West Sumatra, North Sumatra, and Aceh.
Then, the phase (U3) of the Total Lunar Eclipse ends at 18.28.05 WIB, 19.28.05 WITA, 20.28.05 WITA crosses North Sumatra, so that observers throughout Indonesia, except parts of North Sumatra and Aceh, can witness this phenomenon.
“The entire eclipse process, from the initial phase (P1) to the final phase (P4) will last for 5 hours 5 minutes and 2 seconds. While the total eclipse process, from the beginning of the total phase (U2), the total peak to the end of the total phase (U3) will last for 18 minutes 44 seconds, “said Rahmat.
How to watch it? This total lunar eclipse can be witnessed if the weather conditions are cloudy and it is safe to be witnessed by the public with the naked eye, without having to use special eclipse glasses.
For Muslim mothers, of course, this moment can be used for worship. If you want to perform special prayers or eclipse salad, read the rest on the next page.
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