The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced the year's second total lunar eclipse which will occur this August of 2007.
This happens when the Earth is situated between the sun and the moon.The moon passes through the portion of the earth's shadow which produce a total lunar eclipse.
Filipinos will be able to witness this total lunar eclipse on Aug. 28 which will be visible in the country and other parts of the world.
The eclipse will begin at 3:52 p.m. and will end at 9:22 p.m. The moon will rise at 6:08 p.m. and set at 5:16 a.m. the following day.
The first total lunar eclipse of 2007 happened last March 4.
source: philstar.com
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