Since 2 June 2011 to the next 30 days, we can see a rare phenomenon in the sky above. In the range of 30 days, we can see three eclipse starting from Partial Solar Eclipse on June 2nd, Total Lunar Eclipse on June 16th and Partial Solar Eclipse on July 1st. These consecutive events is called triple eclipse or eclipse parade. In 2011, there will be 6 eclipse and you can find three of them in this period.
What makes an eclipse happen?
When the Sun, the Moon and Earth form a line until one of the object omitted from our vision, then it becomes an eclipse. If the sun hide behind the moon it's called Solar Eclipse or if the Earth stays between the moon and the sun, then it's a Lunar Eclipse. This event only can be seen best in specific areas in the Earth. The other area can still see it but unclear. The first eclipse on June 2nd can only be seen at Arctic circle countries: some parts of Russia, parts of China, Japan, Korea, Alaska and some places in Canada.
The next one will happen next week, Total Lunar Eclipse on June 16th. It can be seen from Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe continent and South America. But the whole events can be seen best in South Asia, Middle East, East, South and Middle Africa. It will start on 00.25 (GMT +7), able to be seen by bare eyes on 01.23 (GMT +7), reach its peak on 03.12 and slowly come to an end until 05.01 (GMT+7). After that, the full moon can be seen again.
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| Total Lunar Eclipse visibility Map in part of the Earth using Mercator Projection |
In Indonesia, we can see this event at dawn, when the moon sets from the west sky. The beginning of the eclipse until the peak can be seen in all parts in Indonesia, but the ending is only visible to people in Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan and parts of Nusa Tenggara.
The last eclipse in the parade is on July 1st. This one is visible in Antarctic Circle only.
So, prepare your telescope well, sleep well before the observation and have fun! :)
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