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Daily Tribune
15-03-2025
- Science
- Daily Tribune
Ramadan's full moon eclipse casts crimson glow over the Kingdom
A rare cosmic spectacle unfolded ye st e rd ay a s a total lunar eclipse coincided with Ramadan's full moon, casting a deep crimson hue over Bahrain's night sky. Astronomy researcher Mohammed Redha Al Asfoor explained that skywatchers across North America, Central America, western South America, and parts of Antarctica were treated to the full sequence—from the Moon slipping into Earth's shadow to its transformation into a striking red before fading back into the night. Elsewhere, observers in western Europe, Africa, and eastern South America caught the early phases before the Moon set, while those in East Asia and eastern Oceania witnessed the eclipse as the Moon rose. For the Gulf states, however, timing was less favourable. The Moon reached peak fullness at 9:54 AM Bahrain time, well after daylight had erased any chance of viewing the celestial event.
Daily Tribune
14-03-2025
- Climate
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain to Experience Equal Day and Night on Saturday as Spring Officially Begins Next Week
Bahrain will witness an astronomical phenomenon this Saturday, March 15, 2025, as the duration of day and night will be equal, with 12 hours each, according to Bahraini astronomer Mohammed Redha Al Asfoor. Al Asfoor explained that on this day, the sun will rise precisely at 5:46 AM from the true east and set at 5:46 PM at the true west, with the sun positioned directly over the equator. Meanwhile, the spring season will officially begin on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 12:01 PM Bahrain time. The season will last for 92 days, 17 hours, and 40 minutes. He further noted that the last ten days of Ramadan this year will fall within the spring season. However, starting next year, Ramadan will fully shift to winter and remain so until 2030.
Gulf Insider
13-03-2025
- Climate
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain To Experience Equal Day And Night On Saturday As Spring Officially Begins Next Week
Bahrain will witness an astronomical phenomenon this Saturday, March 15, 2025, as the duration of day and night will be equal, with 12 hours each, according to Bahraini astronomer Mohammed Redha Al Asfoor. Al Asfoor explained that on this day, the sun will rise precisely at 5:46 AM from the true east and set at 5:46 PM at the true west, with the sun positioned directly over the equator. Meanwhile, the spring season will officially begin on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 12:01 PM Bahrain time. The season will last for 92 days, 17 hours, and 40 minutes. He further noted that the last ten days of Ramadan this year will fall within the spring season. However, starting next year, Ramadan will fully shift to winter and remain so until 2030.
Gulf Insider
12-03-2025
- Science
- Gulf Insider
First 2025 Lunar Eclipse Coincides with Ramadan, Not Visible in Gulf
The world is set to witness the first total lunar eclipse of 2025, aligning with the full moon of Ramadan 1446 AH, according to astronomer Mohammed Redha Al Asfoor. The eclipse is scheduled to begin on the evening of Thursday, March 13, 2025, and will continue into the early hours of Friday, March 14, 2025, based on U.S. time zones. Al Asfoor explained that the eclipse will be fully visible across vast regions, including North America, Central America, western South America, and parts of Antarctica. The celestial event will unfold in phases, starting with the penumbral eclipse, followed by the partial eclipse, and culminating in a total eclipse, during which the moon will take on a deep red hue before gradually exiting the eclipse zone. Observers in parts of Western Europe, Africa, and eastern South America may catch a glimpse of the eclipse's early stages before moonset, while those in East Asia and eastern Oceania will see the moon rising while still eclipsed. However, residents of the Gulf region will not be able to witness the event, as it will occur during daylight hours. The moon is expected to reach full illumination at 9:54 AM local time in Bahrain on Friday, March 14, 2025. Also read: Bahrain: HRH Prince Salman Bin Hamad Issues Circular on Ramadan Working Hours
