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What to expect during the ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7-8
A composite picture showing the different stages of a total lunar eclipse.(Image credit: LUIS ACOSTA/AFP via Getty Images)Look to the skies on Sept. 7-8 to witness Earth's shadow roll over the lunar disk, giving rise to a deep red "blood moon." Here's what to expect during each phase of this week's total lunar eclipse.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when Earth passes between the moon and sun, temporarily bathing the entire lunar disk in its shadow. This in turn causes our natural satellite to glow a deep red, as the scattered light from every sunrise and sunset on Earth is bent onto the lunar disk.Several distinct phases will be on display during the Sept. 7-8 total lunar eclipse, which will be visible in its entirety across swathes of Asia, western Australia and eastern Europe, while other...
Election Committee Subsector By-elections voter turnout (1600)
Election Committee Subsector By-elections voter turnout (1600)
************************************************************** The voter turnout figures for the 2025 Election Committee Subsector By-elections as at 4pm today (September 7) are as follows: SubsectorElectorateCumulative Voter TurnoutCumulative Turnout Rate (%)First SectorCommercial (Third)106106100.00%Second SectorArchitectural, Surveying, Planning and Landscape544685.19%Technology and Innovation4949100.00%Third SectorLabour67559588.15%Fourth SectorRepresentatives of Members of Area Committees, District Fight Crime Committees, and District Fire Safety Committees of Hong Kong and Kowloon1,5051,46597.34%Representatives of Members of Area Committees, District Fight Crime Committees, and District Fire Safety Committees of the New Territories1,2421,20597.02%Total:3,6313,46695.46% The voter turnout figures are for temporary reference only.Ends/Sunday, September 7, 2025 Issued at HKT 16:15
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Astronomy or astrology? A quiz of science and stars
From ancient civilizations charting the stars to modern-day horoscopes guiding daily decisions, our relationship with the cosmos is as complex as it is enduring. But how well do you really know the difference between astronomy—the study of celestial objects and phenomena—and astrology, the belief that those same objects influence human behavior?
Astronomy and astrology may share the same canvas—the sky—but they paint vastly different pictures. One relies on physics, mathematics, and observation; the other on archetypes, intuition, and symbolism. Yet both have shaped cultures, calendars, and conversations for centuries.This quiz is designed to test your ability to distinguish fact from folklore, data from destiny. Can you tell a lunar eclipse from a Saturn return? Do you know which planets are visible to the naked eye, and which ones rule your zodiac sign?Whether you're a seasoned stargazer...
