October 7, 2013
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Planetarium Negara Blood Moon Event
KUALA LUMPUR: Approximately 500 visitors flocked to the National Planetarium as early as 9pm last night for its Observation Programme to witness the total lunar eclipse, or ‘blood moon’.
Although the phenomenon was not fully visible due to overcast skies, the public still had the opportunity to view the penumbral lunar eclipse around 11.30pm.A penumbral eclipse occurs during the full moon, causing a subtle dimming as it is obscured by the Earth’s shadow. It requires a telescope pointed east to be properly observed.Also present at the event was the Science, Technology, and Innovation Ministry deputy secretary-general (Science Planning and Culture), Ruziah Shafei. –
