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2025 Sep 07-08 Sungai Mau AstroCamp and Total Lunar Eclipse Observation

Let’s Santai and Enjoy the Celestial Show

Let’s santai and experience Brunei’s first-ever public stargazing night in a peaceful, rural dark-sky location. This special event brings together families, astronomy lovers, and curious minds to witness the total lunar eclipse – a rare and beautiful moment when the Moon turns red in the night sky.


When
Sunday, 07th Sep 2025 @ 4.00 pm until Monday, 08th Sep 2025 @ 5.30 am

Where
Dewan Serbaguna Kampong Sungai Mau, Belait

Camping Venue
(a) Sport Court or (b) Open Space near Car Park (on first come first serve basis)
Free & Open for the Public

Organiser:
The Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam (PABD)
Supported by:
Bukit Sawat Mukim and Village Consultative Councils and
Belait District Office, Ministry of Home Affairs, Brunei Darussalam

Book Campsite Now!

Location Map

What’s Happening

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  • 🏕️ AstroCamp (4:00 PM): Camp overnight under Brunei’s rural dark skies – set up your tent, relax with fellow stargazers, chill with the stars and witness the Moon turn red during the early morning eclipse. This is your front-row seat to the eclipse! Limited space – register early (scroll below)!

The following activities including astronomy talks, stargazing, and eclipse viewing are free and open to the public with no registration required:

  • 🪐Interact with BruneiAstronomy (PABD) amateur astronomers and volunteers for tips and guidance throughout the night. Whether you’re setting up your telescope, finding constellations, astro-photography tips or just curious about the eclipse – our volunteers are here to help make your experience memorable.
  • 🎤 Astronomy Talks (8:30 PM): Learn about the Moon and eclipse from both scientific and Islamic perspectives.
  • 🔭 Stargazing (9:45 PM onwards): View the Moon, Saturn, and Jupiter through telescopes – weather permitting. Free online star chart at bruneiastronomy.org/skymap/
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  • 🌑 Eclipse Viewing (11:30 PM onwards): Watch the Moon slowly turn red during the total eclipse – an unforgettable sight.
  • ⌚Click Here for LIVE Countdown of the Lunar Eclipse Phases
  • 🏆 2-minute Astro Quiz Challenge: Answer quickly for a chance to win exciting prizes from PABD and BIT Computer Sdn Bhd!

Bring your family & friends, your curiosity, and your love for the dark sky. It’s a chance to connect, learn, and enjoy the wonders above – together!

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Above: Star chart at midnight on Monday, 08 September 2025 from Brunei Darussalam.

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Register Now

Please Note: This registration form is only for AstroCamp camping participants to reserve the campsite held during the Total Lunar Eclipse event. All other activities – including astronomy talks, stargazing, and eclipse viewing – are free and open to the public with no registration required. We look forward to welcoming you under Brunei’s starry skies!

Registration Form & Terms and Conditions Link: https://bruneiastronomy.org/web/2025-sep-07-08-sungai-mau-astrocamp-registration-form/

Further detail:
a. Mohamad Nur Raziqqien Bin Abu Bakar (+673 8761675 or nurraziqqien@bruneiastronomy.org)
b. Md Husaini bin Ali Hassan (+673 8158392 or husaini.alihassan@bruneiastronomy.org)

Registration Close: Saturday, 06th Sep 2025 @ 11.00 pm or once Maximum Quota reached

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Feedback & Survey

We want to hear about your experience at our astronomy event! Your feedback will help us create even better programs for families, children and stargazers in Brunei Darussalam. After the event, please take 5 minutes to complete our quick survey: https://forms.office.com/r/4Cwsx1nwXg

Your thoughts matter – and your voice helps shape the future of astronomy outreach.