A successful observation of lunar eclipse was held on early Sunday morning, August 17, 2008 at the parking lot of the Survey Department, Berakas. About 100 astronomy enthusiasts gathered to observe the phenomenon. This observation was coordinated by the Astronomy Unit of the Survey Department.

Interesting photos of the eclipse observation can be found at PABD's Gallery.

Here are some of the best images sent by local photographers and around the region.

Above: A photographic sequence of a partial lunar eclipse on  August 17, 2008 taken at the first contact, when the moon just touches the umbra at 3:35 am, until maximum eclipse at 5:10 am from Bandar Seri Begawan.  During the eclipse, the bright full moon slowly moves into the umbral shadow of the Earth producing a dark arched “bite” out of the edge of the moon. The next lunar eclipse visible from Brunei is predicted on January 1, 2010. Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam.

Above: One of the most beautiful sights during a partial eclipse of the moon on August 17, 2008 from Kampong Kiarong. The moon is in a partial egress stage and it is about to set at 6:20 am. Pg Shahdani bin Pg Anom.

Above: An interesting celestial phenomenon, the partial eclipse of the moon, is clearly visible near the horizon at around 6:00 am from Kampong Bukit Panggal, Tutong.  This photo was taken using a digital camera on August 17, 2008. Mr Teo Kui Sheng


Above: This photo was taken at one million barrel Seria around 3am-5am. Brunei Times - Jefrisalas


Above: Eclipse from Kuala Lumpur, at the Planetarium Negara, Malaysia. Submitted by Lathifah Abdul Hamid, Public Relation National Planetarium Negara.

    
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