Observing the Super Blue Blood Moon Phenomenon with Eclipse Prayers

Dear steemians. How are you today? I hope you are feeling well. Today I want to share about my activity of Observing the Super Blue Blood Moon Phenomenon with Eclipse Prayers.

The most anticipated astronomical phenomenon in January 2018 has finally passed. In accordance with the prediction, the phenomenon occurs as many as three events: supermoon, blue moon, and blood moon. Many people witnessed the rare phenomenon that special nan. As a lecturer of Astronomy, the author also enlivens the observation of super blue blood moon.

Blood moon
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The observation of the super blue blood moon in Lhokseumawe City was led by the IAIN Lhokseumawe Falaq Science Center, Aceh. All of the observation equipment is mustered to succeed the event. The telescopes are also deployed to the location of the observation. With the help of students of Islamic Astronomy Department, observations of super blue blood moon took place successfully.

Observations that are open observation is in great demand by the wider community of children, adults and parents. The organizers patiently serve every question of the community. There are people who ask how the process of lunar eclipse, some ask why the Moon is blood red, and even some are curious about the effects caused by this amazing phenomenon. As one of the aims, the author explains the answer to each question. Occasionally the authors show images that are on the author gadget.

One type of telescope used
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Supermoon occurs when the position of the Moon closest to Earth so that the appearance of the Moon is greater than usual. Likewise, the reflected light becomes brighter than usual. The blue moon is a full moon where the positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon are on an equal footing. While the Moon is blood red due to the mixing of sunlight by the Earth's atmosphere. The blue light is absorbed by the gases in the Earth's atmosphere, while the red light is escaped by the atmosphere so that the Moon appears red like blood.

The author observes a lunar eclipse using a telescope.
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The observation of the super blue blood moon took place from 18.48 WIB to 22.15 WIB. The event took place at the Alue Awe Mosque in Lhokseumawe. After the Maghrib Prayers are in congregation, observation activities are continued openly. At first there was a Partial Eclipse, Supermoon, Blue Moon, Blood Moon, and Partial Eclipse until it ended. During Isya prayer time, observer and society performing Isha prayer followed by Sahalat sunat Eclipse and Eclipse Khutbah. The Eclipse Moon Khutbah is delivered by the Chairman of the Lhokseumawe City Ulama Consultative Assembly.

Live lunar eclipse via Stellarium
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People are very happy to see firsthand the phenomenon of this lunar eclipse. Every moment they make important moments do not want to miss a second. In order to enliven observation activities, the committee also participated live the phenomenon to the screen using stellarium software. The public watched until the eclipse ended. They are willing to wait until the end to remember the incident is very rare and special and also its appearance in a very long time.

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Thak You, @darmawanbuchari

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