This is the registration link for Non-Galaxy Scientific Group telescope customers.
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A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align in a straight line, and the Earth blocks sunlight, causing the entire Moon to enter Earth's umbra. Due to Earth's atmosphere refracting some light, the Moon appears dark red.
On the morning of September 8, 2025, a rare total lunar eclipse will occur. This event will feature observation through the newly built giant telescope at the Tai Mei Tuk Observatory of the Galaxy Scientific Group.
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【2025 Tai Mei Tuk Total Lunar Eclipse Observation Night】
Galaxy Scientific Group will host a lunar eclipse observation event on the night of September 7, 2025. The event will include viewing the eclipse through the brand-new large telescope at the Tai Mei Tuk Observatory, a demonstration of astrophotography using a smart telescope, and several small telescopes for participants to operate. Participants may also bring their own photography equipment. For more details, please refer to the eShop.
Date: Sunday night, September 7, 2025 to early morning Monday, September 8, 2025
Time: 21:00 – 04:30 (Participants may leave at 04:30 or 07:00)
Venue: HKFYG Tai Mei Tuk Outdoor Activities Centre
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Language: Cantonese
Fee:
Galaxy Scientific Group telescope customers or "Little Astronomer" program participants: HK$280 per person
Non-Galaxy Scientific Group telescope customers: HK$380 per person
Quota: 20 people, first-come-first-served basis
Registration: Interested participants can register via the eShop
Registration deadline: Friday, September 5, 2025 at 12:00 noon
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Event Schedule
21:00 Lunar eclipse lecture, photography demonstration, 3D planetarium experience
23:00 Stargazing experience, setting up astronomical instruments
23:26 Penumbral lunar eclipse begins
00:27 Partial lunar eclipse begins
01:30 Totality begins
02:12 Maximum eclipse
02:53 End of totality
03:57 Moon fully emerges from umbra
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Facilities & Notes
Indoor shower facilities and indoor rest area available.
Event departure times: 04:30 or 07:00 on September 8, 2025 (latest departure).
In case of rain or heavy cloud cover, the group may cancel or replace certain activities without objection from participants.
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Transportation
Carpooling: Galaxy Scientific Group can help arrange carpooling for participants.
Public transport: From Tai Po Market MTR Station, take one of the following:
Bus No. 75K or 275R (Sunday & public holidays only)
Green minibus No. 20C
Get off at Tai Mei Tuk Bus Terminus (about 30 minutes), then walk about 5 minutes to the centre.
Driving: Metered parking spaces available at Tai Mei Tuk. After parking, walk about 5 minutes to the venue.
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