A Red Moon Will Rise on the Night of Jeongwol Daeboreum
The Daejeon Observatory has arranged a special opportunity for citizens to directly observe a rare astronomical phenomenon where Jeongwol Daeboreum and a total lunar eclipse coincide.
The observatory will hold the "Jeongwol Daeboreum & Total Lunar Eclipse Special Observation Event" from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on March 3.
This event is open to all citizens free of charge and will feature a program that combines experiences of traditional culture and astronomical observation. The moon will rise at 6:18 p.m., and the entire lunar eclipse will be observable from 6:49 p.m. to 10:17 p.m.
During the daytime, the observatory will offer traditional Jeongwol Daeboreum cultural experience programs for children and families, such as a Bureom Quiz and writing wishes on the Wish Tree. In the evening, a professional guided observation of the total lunar eclipse will take place.
In particular, additional telescopes will be set up not only at the observatory but also at the sports field in the nearby Daedeok Research Complex, allowing more citizens to observe safely and comfortably. For those unable to attend in person, a YouTube live broadcast will be provided in cooperation with major observatories nationwide.
An observatory official said, "It is extremely rare for a total lunar eclipse to coincide with Jeongwol Daeboreum," adding, "We expect this to be a meaningful opportunity to experience both scientific curiosity and the significance of traditional culture."
Meanwhile, the next total lunar eclipse will be observable on January 1, 2029, and this is the first time since 1990 that Jeongwol Daeboreum and a total lunar eclipse have coincided. The next such event is expected to occur in 2072.
For more details about the event, please visit the Daejeon Observatory website or contact them by phone.
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