Philippines - It will be a full moon on January 31, but it's not just the regular full moon we get every month.
According to GMA’s resident meteorologist, Nathaniel “Mang Tani” Cruz, January 31’s full moon is going to be — take a deep breath — a Super Blue Blood Moon.
A super moon is when La Luna is at its closest distance to Planet Earth. When a month gets two full moons, which is an unusual occurrence, the second one is called a Blue Moon. Finally, we get a Blood Moon when it turns red or copper, usually during a total lunar eclipse.
So you can imagine how special January 31’s full moon is.
As such, the Philippine Astronomical Society, Inc., on Facebook posted a list of observation stations you can view this spectacular astronomical event. Swing by the closest view point to you – they’re all free and open to the public!
1. Luneta, Rizal Park (near the Lapu-Lapu Statue). 6pm-12am. Hosted by the Philippine Astronomical Society Inc
2. San Bed College (Mendiola Street). 6pm-12am. Hosted by the Bedan Society of Young Astronomers.
3. SM North EDSA (Sky Garden). 7pm onwards. Hosted by the Manila Street Astronomers.
4. UP Diliman (PAGASA Astronomical Observatory). 6pm-12:10am. Hosted by the UP Astronomical Society
5. Pinaglabanan Shrine, San Juan. 6pm-12am. Hosted by Manila Street Astronomers
6. Alabang Town Center (Corte de las Palmas). 6pm-12am. Hosted by Manila Street Astronomers
7. SunTech iPark Lancaster Square New City, Imus Cavite. 7pm-10pm. Hosted by Astronomy and Physics Society of St. Edward Integrated School
8. Sampaloc Lake Park, Bonifacio Statue, San Pablo City, Laguna. 7:30pm-10pm. Hosted by Philippine Astronomical Society
9. Carabao Park, UP Los Baños. 7pm-10pm. Hosted by the UPLB Astronomical Society
10. Lakefront, Kapusod, Kinalaglagan, Mataasnakahoy, Batangas. 7pm-11pm. Hosted by Kapusod and Philippine Astronomical Society
11. Indiana Aerospace University Sports Arena. 7pm-12am. Hosted by IAU Astronomical Society
12. Abreeza Ayala Mall, Davao. 7pm-10pm. Hosted by Davao Stargazers.
