Monday, August 11, 2008

Partial Lunar Eclipse On Aug 17

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Astronomy enthusiasts in Malaysia will have the opportunity to witness a partial lunar eclipse on Aug 17.

According to the National Space Agency (Angkasa) in a statement here, people in the peninsular could see the eclipse from 2.25am to 6.44am while those in Sabah and Sarawak from 2.25am to 5.10am.

The phenomenon could also be seen live at Angkasa's website, www.angkasa.gov.my/planetarium.

In conjunction with the eclipse, Angkasa would host a special programme at the National Planetarium from Aug 12 to 17.

Among the activities were a drawing contest, quiz and lecture.

-- BERNAMA

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