I hope the skies are clear. I'll be on our roof top.
MANILA, Philippines - A total lunar eclipse and meteor shower will be seen this month, the weather bureau said yesterday.
In its monthly astronomical diary, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said a total lunar eclipse will occur on Dec. 10 and be visible in the country. The eclipse will begin at 7:33 p.m. and end at 1:30 a.m. the following day.
In Manila, the moon will rise at 5:13 p.m. on Dec. 10 and set at 5:38 a.m. the following day.
The major phases of the eclipse are as follows: penumbral eclipse begins at 7:33 p.m.; partial eclipse starts at 8:45 p.m.; greatest eclipse happens at 10:31 p.m.; partial eclipse ends at 12:17 a.m. on Dec. 11 and the penumbral eclipse concludes at 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 11.
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