Eclipses in Male – A Rare Heavenly Sight

If you were in Male, the capital of Maldives on October 8th, 2014 you would have had the unique opportunity to witness a rather rare celestial event; a penumbral lunar eclipse. This phenomenon occurs when the moon can be seen passing through the outer part of the shadow of the earth. During this time the earth, moon and sun are almost aligned with each other. This in turn causes the earth to prevent some of the light of the sun reaching the surface of the moon, while also coverings a small part of the moon with its shadow. However, since the rest of the moon receives the light of the sun directly it can seem to be like a full moon, but when viewed closely you can see the smaller shadowed section. While those travelling to the country in 2015 can also look forward to seeing partial and penumbral eclipses in Male, travellers can consider staying at Niyama Maldives which makes an ideal base amongst resorts Maldives has to offer for your holiday.