Only 1 area in Central Sulawesi that can witness a complete total lunar eclipse

Liputan6.com, Palu – Palu Geophysical Station stated, despite the sightings moon eclipse can be witnessed in all regions in Central Sulawesi, but not all regions can witness natural phenomena total lunar eclipse it in its entirety.

Head of the Observation and Information Section of the BMKG Geophysical Station, Hendrik Leopatty, explained that this phenomenon could be witnessed with the naked eye by all residents in Central Sulawesi. However, the appearance of a complete lunar eclipse can only be observed from certain areas.

“It can be observed from anywhere, but only from Banggai Regency, the phenomenon can be seen intact,” said Hendrik.

The total lunar eclipse in Central Sulawesi began at 19.18 WITA, and the peak occurred at 21.49 WITA.

Palu Geophysics Station itself witnessed the phenomenon total lunar eclipse from the monitoring location on Jalan Sumur Yuga using binoculars which are also used to see the new moon. The results of the monitoring can also be witnessed by residents live streaming on site bmkg.go.id.

Total lunar eclipse

The phenomenon of a total lunar eclipse or super blood moon called the Geophysical Meteorology Climatology Agency (BMKG) will occur tonight, Wednesday (26/5/2021).

According to the BMKG, several regions in Indonesia are certain to witness this phenomenon which is expected to occur again in 2033.

“The super blood moon phenomenon occurs because the position of the sun-earth-moon is aligned. This places the moon in the umbra of the earth, causing the peak of the total eclipse,” wrote the BMKG’s statement on its official website, Wednesday (26/5/2021).

Then according to BMKG, the time span between phases of the total lunar eclipse phenomenon in each region in Indonesia until it reaches the perfect point varies.

In addition, BMKG also reminded people in coastal areas to be aware of the potential for tidal flooding related to the total lunar eclipse or the super blood moon.

“The total lunar eclipse that will occur is known as the super blood moon. At that time, the moon will be visible red with a relatively larger size than the normal full moon phase,” said the Head of BBMKG Region I Medan Hartanto.

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