Over 700 people were gathered at The Lakeside @ Omni Theatre on Thursday morning for a rare viewing of a total lunar eclipse organized by the Singapore Science Centre.
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The Blood Moon eclipse was a rare sight for most, if not all, as it was the longest total lunar eclipse in 10 years, lasting 1 hour and 40 minutes, with the next eclipse visible to Singapore occurring in 2018.
The Moon turns red during the eclipse as the light passes through ash and dust in the Earth’s atmosphere. Unfortunately, cloudy skies and rain rendered the Moon invisible after it had hid itself behind the Earth’s shadow.
The event ended at 6 am, and most visitors were happy to have caught at least part of the eclipse, together with the movie screenings and a fun night out with their loved ones.
A video of the lunar eclipse as it happened can be watched here: