Your current location:HOME >travel >In Pictures: Rare celestial event totally eclipsed by thick cloud in Hong Kong 正文
TIME:2024-05-21 17:49:50 Source: Internet compilationEdit:travel
A rare celestial event occurred in the skies above Hong Kong on Tuesday evening, when a total lunar
A rare celestial event occurred in the skies above Hong Kong on Tuesday evening, when a total lunar eclipse coincided with the moon passing in front of Uranus and obscuring the planet. However, Hongkongers who lined the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui were unable to see the occurrence because of thick cloud.
Despite the stubborn cloud cover, dedicated photographers and astronomy enthusiasts positioned along the promenade hoped for a silver lining.
Subscribe to HKFP's twice-weekly newsletter for a concise round-up of local news and our best coverage. Unsubscribe at any time - we will not pass on your data to third parties.
Processing… Success! You're on the list. Whoops! There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Please reload the page and try again.The moon was supposed to have turned “an uncommon coppery-red hue,” according to the Hong Kong Space Museum, which live streamed the event.
Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth comes between the sun and the full moon, blocking the sun’s rays from reaching the moon. It is sometimes called a “blood moon” because the moon appears red as it is illuminated by light from Earth’s sunrises and sunsets.
Derek Chan and Kenny Wong told HKFP they had taken annual leave to try and see the total lunar eclipse.
“It’s alright if we don’t see the blood moon tonight. We can wait for the next one,” Wong said. “I heard it won’t be until 2,000 year time, though,” Chan added.
The next time a total lunar eclipse will be visible from Hong Kong will be on September 8, 2025. However, a total lunar eclipse will not occur with a lunar occultation of Uranus in the skies above Hong Kong until 4862.
The government wants to buy their flood2024-05-21 17:44
Agreement could resolve litigation over services for disabled people in North Carolina2024-05-21 17:12
Bryson DeChambeau, matured in both game and attitude, opens with 65 to lead the Masters2024-05-21 17:10
Agent at Bad Bunny2024-05-21 16:44
What's next for Iran after death of its president in crash?2024-05-21 16:18
One dead, two injured in South Waikato crashes2024-05-21 15:38
House passes reauthorization of US spy program after GOP upheaval2024-05-21 15:28
Biden could miss the deadline for the November ballot in Alabama2024-05-21 15:15
With Djokovic awaiting the winner, Murray trails Hanfmann at rain2024-05-21 15:10
Judge in Trump’s classified files case agrees to protect witness identities2024-05-21 15:10
Brazil replaces injured goalkeeper Ederson in Copa America squad2024-05-21 17:27
Trump assails Jewish voters who back Biden: 'Should have their head examined'2024-05-21 17:19
Conservative Christians press Trump to do more on abortion2024-05-21 17:15
Donovan Mitchell scores 33 points, Cavaliers clinch playoff spot with 1292024-05-21 16:57
Investigators return to Long Island home of Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect2024-05-21 16:49
Conservatives compelled by Trump are pushing Nebraska to adopt a winner2024-05-21 16:40
Golden Knights beat Wild 72024-05-21 15:56
Democrats pounce on Arizona Supreme Court's abortion ruling2024-05-21 15:52
Children are evacuated from school 'during an exam' after threat made via email2024-05-21 15:34
Knicks top Nets 1112024-05-21 15:05