ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE WILL BE SEEN IN MINDANAO

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Francis Jabido & Brian B. Bingil - December 26, 2019
Photo of the Annular Solar Eclipse
Photo Credits: DOST-PAGASA
Balut, Sarangani Island in Davao Occidental will be the path of this occasional scientific phenomena known as Annular Solar Eclipse.  It will comm 12:43 until 2:30 pm Philippine Time. This occurrence has never happened for the last 75 years according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Administration (PAGASA) in a Press Conference 6 days ago.
Location of Balut Island, Photo courtesy of Google Earth Pro.
Few might have known that Balut, a magnificent islet is part of the groups of islands in the municipality of Sarangani, province of Davao Occidental located at the northern part of Gen. Santos City. This stunning island is a highly potential tourist destination not only for local tourist but to foreigners as well.

Aerial view of Balut Island, courtesy of Balut Island Tour FB Page


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