Last March 23, 2016, the Philippines was once again given the chance to witness an eclipse, but this time, it is a penumbral eclipse. It is a common misconception that during a penumbral eclipse, the moon is turning red. Only during a total lunar eclipse does the reddening of the moon happens due to the Rayleigh scattering effect when the moon is passing through the umbra of the Earth. During a penumbral eclipse, the penumbra, or the lighter part of the shadow covers the moon that's why, we cannot observe any reddening. However, the dimming of the moon in general is conspicuous.
Here are some of the pictures I compiled during the penumbral eclipse. Clear Skies Everybody!
IMAGES FROM UNCLE JAMES KEVIN TY
IMAGE FROM SIR NORMAN MARIGZA
IMAGE FROM SIR MARK SINGSON
IMAGE FROM SIR VAL VILLANUEVA
IMAGES FROM UNCLE ALBERTO LAO
IMAGES FROM SIR ARNEL CAMPOS
IMAGE FROM UNCLE CHRISTOPHER LU
IMAGE FROM SIR BRY OCAMPO
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