KUCHING: The viewing of lunar eclipse on Saturday night organised by ‘Sahabat Astronomi’ at the Kuching Waterfront received good response from the public.
BETTER VIEW: A boy watching the phenomenon through a telescope.
Planetarium Sultan Iskandar assistant curator Alfean Aziz said the programme was to enlighten the public on natural phenomena such as the eclipse.
“This rare phenomenon is a rare opportunity, thus Sahabat Astronomi comes in to provide the public a better chance to view it,” said Alfian.
Three astronomy telescopes were provided apart from a briefing on the natural phenomenon to some 30 club members.
The lunar eclipse happens during full moon when the sun, earth and moon are located in a parallel position.
“The lunar eclipse tonight is the second occurrence this year after last June,” he added.
The event which started around 7.30pm lasted until 1am the following day.