Partial solar eclipse visible in RP

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported yesterday that Filipinos could watch a partial solar eclipse on July 22.

Pagasa said the path of the moon’s umbral (darker) shadow will begin in India and is expected to cross Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Central China, the Pacific Ocean, Ryukyu Island, Marshal Island and Kiribati.

“In the Philippines, however, the event will be observed as a partial solar eclipse, which will also include most of eastern Asia, Indonesia and the Pacific Ocean,” the weather bureau said in its monthly astronomical diary.

Pagasa said a partial eclipse will be witnessed in several parts of the Philippines.

 including Metro Manila, Calayan Island, Laoag City, Tuguegarao City, Baguio City, Angeles City in Pampanga, Puerto Princesa in Palawan, Lucena City, Naga City, Iloilo, Cebu, Zamboanga, Sulu, Davao and General Santos City.