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'Super blue blood moon' on January 31, 2018: time, how to watch in the Philippines

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - January 31, 2018 brings a lunar trifecta: the super blue blood Moon!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkG6GFs14qX3Osp6Z9mE7tKpPuiaFo-6c4Cy7LR-xWS4m9BXghg4Nb0BxlNHJdufdtdtB5y60g13puNHbYGOWXIRThSQI8OIL9XuXy4wD62-RB8Bqd2Loxgt26Iq-KvcuIJXcKuPTWRV76/s1600/super-blue-blood-moon-january-31-photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="'Super blue blood moon' Philippines January 31, 2018" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="438" data-original-width="748" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkG6GFs14qX3Osp6Z9mE7tKpPuiaFo-6c4Cy7LR-xWS4m9BXghg4Nb0BxlNHJdufdtdtB5y60g13puNHbYGOWXIRThSQI8OIL9XuXy4wD62-RB8Bqd2Loxgt26Iq-KvcuIJXcKuPTWRV76/s1600/super-blue-blood-moon-january-31-photo.JPG" title="'Super blue blood moon' Philippines January 31, 2018" /></a></div><br />The phenomenon is special for three reasons: it is the third in a series of “supermoons,” when the Moon is closer to Earth in its orbit -- known as perigee -- and about 14 percent brighter than usual. It’s also the second full moon of the month, commonly known as a “blue moon.” The super blue moon will pass through Earth’s shadow to give viewers in the right location a total lunar eclipse. While the Moon is in the Earth’s shadow it will take on a reddish tint, known as a “blood moon.<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IrydklNpcFI" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br />State weather bureau PAGASA on their website confirmed that the Total Lunar Eclipse will be visible in the Philippines. "It is visible from western South America, North America, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, eastern Africa, eastern Europe, the Pacific Ocean, and the Indian Ocean."<br /><br />The eclipse will begin at 6:49 PM Philippine Standard Time (PST) and will end at 12:09 AM (PST) Feb 1.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />In Manila, the Moon will rise at 5:42 PM on 31 January and will set at 6:47 AM on 1 February. The major phases of the eclipse are as follows:<br /><style type="text/css">.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;border-color:#ccc;}.tg td{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#fff;}.tg th{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#f0f0f0;}.tg .tg-yw4l{vertical-align:top}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tg {width: auto !important;}.tg col {width: auto !important;}.tg-wrap {overflow-x: auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;}}</style><br /><div class="tg-wrap"><table class="tg"><tbody><tr>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Phase</th>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Time</th>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Penumbral eclipse begins:</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">6:49 PM (PST) (Jan 31)</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Partial eclipse begins:</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">7:48 PM (PST) (Jan 31)</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l"><b>Greatest eclipse:</b></td>     <td class="tg-yw4l"><b>9:29 PM (PST) (Jan 31)</b></td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Partial eclipse ends:</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">11:11 PM (PST) (Jan 31)</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Penumbral eclipse ends:</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">12:09 AM (PST) (Feb 1)</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhquGOWQWQVnb0xgnbmPRDsBNxthgPovnDudyOxLT2vnRKuSI8cpeaAKo687iY3_ahRIrJzSsb2-OQfUAv6ktebLXDUyu8M_carRfDMop6kGf0PB1GlEV8nsFjLmojJhNWu_Llh4fDr0Gnp/s1600/super-blue-blood-moon-january-31.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The moonset times of total lunar eclipse in the United States" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="762" data-original-width="985" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhquGOWQWQVnb0xgnbmPRDsBNxthgPovnDudyOxLT2vnRKuSI8cpeaAKo687iY3_ahRIrJzSsb2-OQfUAv6ktebLXDUyu8M_carRfDMop6kGf0PB1GlEV8nsFjLmojJhNWu_Llh4fDr0Gnp/s1600/super-blue-blood-moon-january-31.png" title="The moonset times of total lunar eclipse in the United States" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The moonset times of total lunar eclipse in the United States | Photo Courtesy NASA</td></tr></tbody></table><br />PAGASA said Lunar eclipses are safe to watch and observers need not use any kind of protective filters for the eyes. A binocular or telescope will help magnify the view and will make the red coloration of the Moon brighter.<br /><br />Meanwhile, a Blue Moon will light the sky on January 31 at 9:27 PM (PST). Since the lunar cycle is 29 days and most months have 30-31 days, we eventually find a situation where a full moon occurs at the beginning and end of the same month.<br /><br />The phrase has nothing to do with the actual color of the moon, although a literal "blue moon" (the moon appearing with a tinge of blue) may occur in certain atmospheric conditions; e.g., when there are volcanic eruptions or when exceptionally large fires leave particles in the atmosphere.<br /><br />An astrologer Richard Nolle coined the term supermoon over 30 years ago, but now many in astronomy use it as well. Richard Nolle’s definition, a new moon or full moon has to come within about 361,000 kilometers (224,000 miles) of our planet, as measured from the centers of the moon and the Earth, in order to be considered a supermoon.<br /><br />On January 31 at 9:27 PM PST, full moon distance will be 360,199 km.<br /><br />Excited to watch the rare 'super blue blood moon'? Tell us in the comments.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

'Super blue blood moon' on January 31, 2018: time, how to watch in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines - January 31, 2018 brings a lunar trifecta: the super blue blood Moon! The phenomenon is special for three reasons: it i...

Tough Mudder lands in the Philippines

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Tough Mudder, the world's best mud run, has arrived in the country!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia61HYs44wq0MgqzCky8gneT5RTE0pwM2CDNZmEsL4y6UfNQTG5JcCl1U8oMIY65fa6N8qYEz0r1fe1RDGPLSgw7RfNJXiCnAWhYl4pnjD_7AxnDqr3R6MLwMR1SndGC2O5ewbYo6vxS8s/s1600/Tough-Mudder-LondonWest16-Saturday-135_preview.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tough Mudder arrives in the Philippines" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia61HYs44wq0MgqzCky8gneT5RTE0pwM2CDNZmEsL4y6UfNQTG5JcCl1U8oMIY65fa6N8qYEz0r1fe1RDGPLSgw7RfNJXiCnAWhYl4pnjD_7AxnDqr3R6MLwMR1SndGC2O5ewbYo6vxS8s/s1600/Tough-Mudder-LondonWest16-Saturday-135_preview.jpeg" title="Tough Mudder arrives in the Philippines" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First Tough Mudder in the Philippines is scheduled this July 2018</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Sport and active lifestyle brand Tough Mudder, Inc. and sports agency Proactive Sports Management partnered to bring the world’s leading obstacle course event for the Filipinos. The announcement was made during the official launch on Saturday, January 27, at the Shangri-La at the Fort in Bonifacio Global City.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Beckvs5lGf1/" data-instgrm-version="8" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Beckvs5lGf1/" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">ATM: UK's Tough Mudder Media Launch. #toughmudder</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a rel='nofollow' href="https://www.instagram.com/mysummitexpress/" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" target="_blank"> The Summit Express</a> (@mysummitexpress) on <time datetime="2018-01-27T08:37:53+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Jan 27, 2018 at 12:37am PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br />The inaugural Philippine’s Tough Mudder Event Weekend will take place in July, followed by another event in November 2018.  Both events will feature Tough Mudder’s signature obstacles. <br /><br />“This is the first time that Tough Mudder will be in the Philippines, and Tough Mudder is not just about being tough, it is also about teamwork and determination,” said Proactive COO Justine Cordero.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />This new licensee follows the success of Tough Mudder’s licensed events – hosted to date in Mexico, Bali, Ireland, United Arab Emirates, and Australia. It will provide access to events for active lifestyle individuals living or visiting the Philippines seeking the challenge, camaraderie and thrills that only a Tough Mudder experience can offer.<br /><br />“Tough Mudder events have united millions seeking a more engaging, communal form of active lifestyle.  We are excited to partner with Proactive Sports Management, who have a proven track record for success for athletic events in the Philippines, to ensure locals and tourists alike will have the same unparalleled experience that has made Tough Mudder the must-do event for OCR enthusiasts and weekend warriors alike,” said Will Dean, CEO and Co-Founder, Tough Mudder.    <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_4Iuq56IGREVa37EyrSJS92Y14pyseWnF23302EOynuQ9c027NAJC9Tn1qZanRjSJ_FayCzUFoYqbzT9_vlMEJUIfTnyJXgR3QupEIxn_D5wlB8Ewb44MdUL2x1IbOsPoxyGOgLMR9ZH/s1600/Tough-mudder-londo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tough Mudder London." border="0" class="img" data-original-height="609" data-original-width="922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_4Iuq56IGREVa37EyrSJS92Y14pyseWnF23302EOynuQ9c027NAJC9Tn1qZanRjSJ_FayCzUFoYqbzT9_vlMEJUIfTnyJXgR3QupEIxn_D5wlB8Ewb44MdUL2x1IbOsPoxyGOgLMR9ZH/s1600/Tough-mudder-londo.JPG" title="Tough Mudder London." /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tough Mudder London.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />With more than 3 million participants to date across five continents, Tough Mudder has offerings ranging from accessible yet rewarding challenges, such as the Tough Mudder 5K and Tough Mudder Half (five-mile event excluding fire, ice and electricity), to competitive events, such as Tough Mudder X (the toughest mile on the planet) and World’s Toughest Mudder (24-hour endurance event). <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIsf9cYzh2yBbIVXQZAQO7KQbOwv94KBbkZZwl77suEfNC1ctL2x3mwLco4Uv5uhQWS72Q__t5o1Bg9iwgdzlTC8JHu3eSlrF0dg9D0fnpteDVtmttRUTIqKglR-znKz6wfJxVYZ-anEhW/s1600/tough-mudder-london-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tough Mudder London." border="0" class="img" data-original-height="421" data-original-width="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIsf9cYzh2yBbIVXQZAQO7KQbOwv94KBbkZZwl77suEfNC1ctL2x3mwLco4Uv5uhQWS72Q__t5o1Bg9iwgdzlTC8JHu3eSlrF0dg9D0fnpteDVtmttRUTIqKglR-znKz6wfJxVYZ-anEhW/s1600/tough-mudder-london-2.JPG" title="Tough Mudder London." /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tough Mudder London.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />This year, Tough Mudder, Inc. and its licensees will host an unprecedented 150+ events across nearly a dozen countries, such as the United States, The United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Canada and two new countries, South Africa and Oman, welcoming participants worldwide into a global community that lives courage, personal accomplishment, teamwork and fun.<br /><br />Registration for Tough Mudder in the Philippines is ongoing, for more information, check out Facebook/ToughMudderPhilippines.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

Tough Mudder lands in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines - Tough Mudder, the world's best mud run, has arrived in the country! First Tough Mudder in the Philippines is sched...