The last total lunar eclipse visible in Singapore was on Nov 8, 2022. A similar eclipse occurred on Mar 14 this year but was not visible due to the country’s geographical position.
The next one visible here will be in March 2026, based on data from the Time and Date website.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING A TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE
A total lunar eclipse happens when the Moon plunges fully into the darkest core of the Earth’s shadow and undergoes a gradual yet dramatic transformation, the observatory said.
“As the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon during the full moon phase, its shadow will steadily cover the lunar surface.
“Over the course of several hours, the Moon’s brightness will dim before taking on a rich, reddish hue, a result of sunlight filtering through Earth’s atmosphere and scattering shorter wavelengths of light (such as blues and greens).”
The Moon then takes on a red or orange glow as the longer wavelengths and warmer tones slip through, the observatory said.
Lunar eclipses occur about one to four times a year.
Other types of eclipses include partial and penumbral ones.
These eclipses “are occasional delights rather than a monthly occurrence” because the Moon’s orbit is tilted in relation to Earth’s path around the Sun, the observatory added.
