PAGASA: Lunar eclipse visible in PHL next week  

Sky watchers may want to mark April 15 and 16 on their calendars, as this is when a total lunar eclipse will occur, state astronomers said.

But PAGASA acting administrator Vicente Malano said only the last stages of the eclipse may be visible in the Philippines, due to the position of the moon.

"The eclipse will begin at 12:53 p.m. Philippine Standard Time (PST) and will end at 6:37 p.m. PST," Malano said.

"Lunar eclipses are safe to watch and observers need not use any kind of protective filters for the eyes. A pair of binocular(s) will help magnify the view and will make the red coloration of the Moon brighter," he added.

In Manila, Malano said the Moon will rise at 6:12 p.m. on April 15 and will set at 5:26 a.m. on April 16.

On the other hand, Malano said the entire event can be seen from western Africa, western Europe, the Americas, Australasia and eastern Asia.

PAGASA said the greatest eclipse is at 3:45 p.m.

Sun's eclipse not visible in PHL

Meanwhile, PAGASA said an annular eclipse of the Sun will occur on April 29, but will not be visible in the Philippines.

It said the eclipse will begin at 11:52 a.m. (Philippine time) and will be visible in French Southern and Antarctic Islands, Wilkes Land (Antarctica) and Australia. — Joel Locsin /LBG, GMA News