{"id":1663,"date":"2016-02-16T00:00:38","date_gmt":"2016-02-15T16:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/?p=1663"},"modified":"2020-09-15T10:59:56","modified_gmt":"2020-09-15T02:59:56","slug":"brunei-to-see-partial-solar-eclipse-on-march-9-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/2016\/02\/brunei-to-see-partial-solar-eclipse-on-march-9-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Brunei to See Partial Solar Eclipse on March 9 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/se.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1680\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/w2.countingdownto.com\/1295061\" width=\"350\" height=\"240\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/a><\/p>\n<p>By Hazarry Hj Ali Ahmad<\/p>\n<h1><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>What happens during a partial solar eclipse?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A perfect \u00a0alignment of the Earth-Moon-Sun bodies is required for a solar eclipse to occur. As seen from a location on Earth, a solar eclipse happens when the moon moves in front of the Sun\u00a0thus block the Solar Disk. A simulation of the partial Solar Eclipse as seen from Brunei\u00a0in the morning of March 9, 2016 is shown in the video above. Since we will only witness the partial obscuration of the sun by the moon, features that are normally\u00a0visible during totality\u00a0such as corona and darkening of the sky\/surrounding will not be\u00a0observable from Brunei.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-1663-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"http:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/download\/2016SE\/20160309_Partial_Solar_Eclipse_BSB.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/download\/2016SE\/20160309_Partial_Solar_Eclipse_BSB.mp4\">http:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/download\/2016SE\/20160309_Partial_Solar_Eclipse_BSB.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><strong>Visibility<\/strong><br \/>\nOn March 9th, 2016 Wednesday, the total solar eclipse will be visible from Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi and from locations in the Pacific ocean.<br \/>\nThe eclipse will be partial for people in South and East Asia (including Brunei) and northern and eastern Australia. The eclipse map below shows the limiting magnitude of the solar eclipse around our neighboring countries (note the different partial obscuration based on the magnitude) and total solar\u00a0eclipse only happens on the small stretch totality path.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1672\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1672\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309SEMapMag.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1672\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1672\" src=\"http:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309SEMapMag.jpg\" alt=\"2016 March 03 Solar Eclipse Map\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309SEMapMag.jpg 960w, https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309SEMapMag-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309SEMapMag-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1672\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2016 March 09 Solar Eclipse Visibility Map<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Eclipse timing for Brunei Darussalam<\/strong><br \/>\nThe eclipse which will start at 7.30am, will last for about two hours and 24 minutes in Brunei. The maximum phase of the eclipse will occur at 8.37am with the moon covering 76.5 per cent of the sun\u2019s disc. The partial eclipse will end when the moon leaves the sun\u2019s edge at 9.54am. Diagrams of the eclipse sequence or phases and Local Time from Brunei are as follow,<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1668\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1668\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0730.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1668\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1668\" src=\"http:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0730-300x222.jpg\" alt=\"Partial Eclipse begins at 7.30 am\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0730-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0730-768x568.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0730.jpg 970w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1668\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Partial Eclipse begins at 7.30 am<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1669\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1669\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0800.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1669\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1669\" src=\"http:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0800-300x222.jpg\" alt=\"Partial eclipse in progress at 8 am\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0800-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0800-768x568.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0800.jpg 970w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1669\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Partial eclipse in progress at 8 am<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1667\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1667\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0837.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1667\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1667\" src=\"http:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0837-300x222.jpg\" alt=\"Maximum Eclipse at 8.37 am\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0837-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0837-768x568.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0837.jpg 970w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1667\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maximum Eclipse at 8.37 am<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1671\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1671\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0900.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1671\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1671\" src=\"http:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0900-300x222.jpg\" alt=\"Partial eclipse in progress at 9 am\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0900-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0900-768x568.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0900.jpg 970w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1671\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Partial eclipse in progress at 9 am<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1670\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1670\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0954.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1670\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1670\" src=\"http:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0954-300x222.jpg\" alt=\"Partial Eclipse ends at 9.45 am\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0954-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0954-768x568.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/20160309_0954.jpg 970w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1670\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Partial Eclipse ends at 9.54 am<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Where to See the Eclipse in Brunei?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe celestial spectacle will be visible anywhere in Brunei as long as we have a clear sky. Do make sure that you have an unblocked Eastern horizon i.e. free from trees, buildings etc. The venue for national solar eclipse observation will be announced as soon as we have confirmation (please\u00a0let us know via email at hazarry@bruneiastronomy.org,\u00a0if you are organising any solar eclipse observation).<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Masjid Pekan Seria. Organise by Ahli-Ahli Khas Masjid Pekan Seria<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1694\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1694\" style=\"width: 669px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2016SE-Seria.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1694\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1694\" src=\"http:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2016SE-Seria.jpg\" alt=\"Solar Eclipse Activities organised by Masjid Pekan Seria\" width=\"669\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2016SE-Seria.jpg 669w, https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2016SE-Seria-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1694\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Solar Eclipse Talks and Observation organised by Masjid Pekan Seria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Protect Your Eyes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Watching a solar eclipse will be a breath taking experience especially because of\u00a0it&#8217;s rarity, mystery and religious beliefs. However, it comes with a warning! Our sun emits dangerous radiations. Never look directly at the Sun without proper solar filter. Solar UV radiation can burn the retinas at the back of your eyes, and cause permanent damage or even blindness. Avoid using improper solar filters such CD, plastic bag, sunglasses, exposed x-ray film etc.\u00a0to view the sun as harmful radiation can still pass through these objects.\u00a0\u00a0You can buy a solar eclipse glass here at the Mall Gadong, Brunei. Another safe method of viewing the sun is to use a projection\u00a0of the sun using\u00a0small pin-hole camera or binocular or a small telescope.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Past and Future eclipses in Brunei<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Last 2012 May 21 Solar (Partial) and 2013 May 10 Solar (Partial)<\/li>\n<li>Future 2019 Dec 26 Solar (Partial)<br \/>\nSo, the next solar eclipse will not happen until 2019 in Brunei and more reasons for us\u00a0not to miss this astronomical show.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Upcoming lunar eclipses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2017 Aug 7 \/ Aug 8 Lunar (Partial)<\/li>\n<li>2018 Jan 31 \/ Feb 1 Lunar (Total)<\/li>\n<li>2018 Jul 28 Lunar (Total)<\/li>\n<li>2019 Jul 17 Lunar (Partial)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Live Solar Eclipse from Brunei<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Jerudong International School&#8217;s youtube webpage had posted a live stream coverage of the phenomena online via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JVnSelj3QhA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this link.<\/a><\/div>\n<p>[youtube width=&#8221;602&#8243; height=&#8221;350&#8243; video_id=&#8221;JVnSelj3QhA&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>\/\/FOR PRESS RELEASE<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Hazarry Hj Ali Ahmad \u00a0 What happens during a partial solar eclipse? 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