Vietnam is going to receive a full lunar eclipse on April 4

Astronomers in Vietnam can observe the first full moon in this year on April 4.

Vietnam is about to welcome the first full moon in the year

At 4:01 PM (Hanoi time), the Moon will enter the shadow area. Partial phase begins at 17h15 , the full phase starts from 18h57 and reaches its maximum at 19h00.

Full lunar eclipse taken on June 16, 2011 in Vietnam (HAAC).

Mr. Tran Van Long, Vice Chairman of Hanoi Amateur Astronomical Association, said the full phase will end at 19:00, the partial phase ends at 20h44 . The moon came out of the shadow half past 21h59 and the eclipse ended completely.

On April 4, the weather was favorable for observing the event . The Hanoi Astronomical Society will organize observations for members and astronomers who are expected to be outside My Dinh National Stadium.

Young people eagerly see the total eclipse in 2014. (Photo: Giang Huy)

According to Mr. Long's experience, astronomers can observe the entire lunar eclipse with their eyes, but looking through binoculars or telescopes will be more interesting. Viewers need to select areas that are spacious and free from obstructed buildings, where there is fresh air and avoid light.

In 2014, astronomers in Vietnam observed the same phenomenon on October 8. The next real moon in Vietnam will take place on August 8, 2017 . The total eclipse appears one year later, on January 31 , 2018.