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20 best spots to view 'super blue blood moon' in PH

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/01/30/20150928-supermoon-eclipse-afp.jpg"/><figcaption>A swollen &quot;supermoon&quot; bathed in the blood-red light of a total eclipse is seen in TrÈbons sur la Grasse early on September 28, 2015. Remy Gabalda, AFP</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA - Space and astronomy buffs are putting their resources together to allow more Filipinos to get a closer look at the &quot;super blue blood moon&quot; that is expected to rise on the evening of January 31.The Philippine Astronomical Society (PAS), in its Facebook page, invited the public to &quot;observe the rare event&quot; in observation stations &quot;hosted&quot; by different schools, organizations and individuals nationwide.&quot;Go to an observation station near you! Free and open to public!&quot; the group&#x27;s post read.State weather bureau PAGASA said the best viewing time would be at about 9:29 p.m.&quot;Ito &#x27;yung pinaka-center ng eclipse, &#x27;yung pinaka-mapula,&quot; PAGASA told ABS-CBN News.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/30/18/pagasa-reveals-best-viewing-time-for-super-blue-blood-moon">READ: PAGASA reveals best viewing time for &#x27;super blue blood moon&#x27;</a></li></ul>Most observation stations open between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. until midnight. Some areas, however, can only accommodate a limited number of people so advanced bookings may be required.Here&#x27;s a list of the observation stations promoted by the PAS:BATANGAS Venue: Lakefront, Kapusod, Kinalaglagan, Mataasnakahoy, Batangas Host: Kapusod in cooperation with Philippine Astronomical Society Map: <a href="https://goo.gl/Z6qqsz">https://goo.gl/Z6qqsz</a> open to all, walk-ins allowed, note: public commute at night is not available 7pm-11pmBULACAN Venue: Laot, Prenza I, Marilao, Bulacan Host: Marion Mariñas Map: <a href="https://goo.gl/3XzhFo">https://goo.gl/3XzhFo</a> open to all, walk-ins allowed 30pax can be accommodated 6pm-10pmCAGAYAN VALLEY Venue: Church of Malaueg, Municipality of Rizal, Cagayan Host: Philippine Astronomical Society, Inc. Map: <a href="https://goo.gl/Kkw3Cd">https://goo.gl/Kkw3Cd</a> open to all, walk-ins allowed 6pm-12amCAVITE Venue: SunTech iPark Lancaster Square New City, Imus Cavite Host: Astronomy and Physics Society of St. Edward Integrated Shool Map: <a href="https://goo.gl/m6amTM">https://goo.gl/m6amTM</a> Details: https://goo.gl/WQK7Ji 7pm-10pmCEBU Venue: Indiana Aerospace University Sports Arena Host: IAU Astronomical Society Map: <a href="https://goo.gl/TrSX5v">https://goo.gl/TrSX5v</a> open to all, walk-ins allowed 7pm-12amDAVAO Venue: Abreeza Ayala Mall, Davao City Host: Davao Stargazers Map: <a href="https://goo.gl/Y1csVb">https://goo.gl/Y1csVb</a> open to all, walk-ins allowed 7pm-10pmMETRO MANILA Venue: Luneta, Rizal Park Host: Philippine Astronomical Society Map: <a href="https://goo.gl/aSY4uM">https://goo.gl/aSY4uM</a> open to all, walk-ins allowed 6pm-12amVenue: San Beda College, Manila Host: Bedan Society of Young Astronomers Map: <a href="https://goo.gl/roNMm5">https://goo.gl/roNMm5</a> Details: <a href="https://goo.gl/tFk6XC">https://goo.gl/tFk6XC</a> 6pm-10pmVenue: Manila Observatory, ADMU Host: Philippine Astronomical Society Map: <a href="https://goo.gl/Cd4ZGh">https://goo.gl/Cd4ZGh</a> 50pax max, Registration is already closed 6pm-12amVenue: SM North EDSA Host: Manila Street Astronomers Map: <a href="https://goo.gl/15Nk2W">https://goo.gl/15Nk2W</a> open to all, walk-ins allowed Details: <a href="https://goo.gl/t6KVeV">https://goo.gl/t6KVeV</a> 7pm onwardsVenue: PAGASA Astronomical Observatory UP Diliman Host: UP Astronomical Society Map: <a href="https://goo.gl/8NtNyY">https://goo.gl/8NtNyY</a> open to all, walk-ins allowed 6pm-12:10amVenue: TriNoma Park, Quezon City Host: Cutting Edge TriNoma Map: https://goo.gl/8kt7Sf Details: <a href="https://goo.gl/K4jHj3">https://goo.gl/K4jHj3</a> 6:30pm-9pmVenue: Pinaglabanan Shrine, San Juan Host: Manila Street Astronomers Map: <a href="https://goo.gl/s5eSLa">https://goo.gl/s5eSLa</a> open to all, walk-ins allowed 6pm-12amVenue: Cityland Pasong Tamo, Makati Host: Philippine Astronomical Society Map: <a href="https://goo.gl/YMDwaZ">https://goo.gl/YMDwaZ</a> open to all, walk-ins allowed Only one person will man this station. Please be gentle on him 7:30pm-10:30pmVenue: The Nest Food and Lifestyle Park Taguig Host: Philippine Astronomical Society Map: <a href="https://goo.gl/YLH5y7">https://goo.gl/YLH5y7</a> open to all, walk-ins allowed 7:30pm-11pmVenue: SM by the Bay Central Park, SM Mall of Asia Host: Astronomical League Of The Philippines, Inc. Map: <a href="https://goo.gl/GCDf9Z">https://goo.gl/GCDf9Z</a> open to all, walk-ins allowed 6pm-12amVenue: Alabang Town Center Host: Manila Street Astronomers Map: <a href="https://goo.gl/Na9bWa">https://goo.gl/Na9bWa</a> open to all, walk-ins allowed 6pm-12amLAGUNA Venue: Sampaloc Lake Park, Bonifacio Statue, San Pablo City, Laguna Host: Philippine Astronomical Society Map: <a href="https://goo.gl/dsbrPA">https://goo.gl/dsbrPA</a> open to all, walk-ins allowed 7:30pm-10pmVenue: Carabao Park, UP Los Baños Host: UPLB Astronomical Society Map: <a href="https://goo.gl/N3pXHr">https://goo.gl/N3pXHr</a> open to all 7pm-10pm TACLOBAN Venue: Arts and Sciences Grounds, UPV Tacloban College Host: UP Dormer&#x27;s Association Map: <a href="https://goo.gl/AtS3rV">https://goo.gl/AtS3rV</a> open to all, walk-ins allowed 6pm-12amAstronomers consider the &quot;super blue blood moon&quot; a &quot;very rare&quot; celestial phenomenon as 3 lunar event coincide at the same time.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/30/17/nasa-super-blue-blood-moon-to-shine-in-january-2018">READ: &#x27;Super blue blood moon&#x27; to shine in January 2018</a></li></ul>A &quot;supermoon&quot; is a full moon that appears 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than the usual full moon. It appears when the moon orbits closest to Earth during its full phase.A blue moon is the second full moon in a month, while a blood moon is seen when a full moon temporarily turns red during a total lunar eclipse.The last time a &quot;super blue blood moon&quot; was seen in the Philippines was in in December 30, 1982, PAGASA said.

Space and astronomy buffs are putting their resources together to allow more Filipinos to get a closer look at the "super blue blood moon" that is expected to rise on the evening of January 31.

Space and astronomy buffs are putting their resources together to allow more Filipinos to get a closer look at the "super blue blood moon" that is expected to rise on the evening of January 31.