Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26! Why is it called Boxing Day? And what, if anything, does boxing have to do with it? Boxing Day, like a box, has many points of interest. Here is the short history of Boxing Day, some recipes, and more.
Boxing Day occurs on December 26 (the day after Christmas). However, if Christmas falls on a Saturday, Boxing Day takes place on the following Monday.
In 2019, Boxing Day falls on Thursday, December 26.
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Taken @ Jalan Joran from 13:22 hr to 13:28 hr on 26 Dec 2019 with reflections of the Moon
Rare Solar Eclipse Unites Thousands On Streets
“Ring Of Fire” Solar Eclipse Graces Our Skies Again After 20 Years & It’s Beautiful AF
For those who don’t know, the annular Solar Eclipse happens when the moon partially covers the sun. Or more commonly known as when the Moon, Sun, and Earth aligns.
And in case didn’t already know, the Solar Eclipse just happened today (26 Dec) at about 11.30am after 20 long years.
This rare sight has got Singaporeans rushing out of offices and shopping malls to capture the historical moment. And trust when we say, the pictures are beautiful AF.
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An ultra-rare solar eclipse is happening in Singapore on Boxing Day – here’s where to see the 1-min ‘ring of fire’
A ring of fire will appear in Singapore’s sky on Dec 26 – and excited astronomy fans here are already making plans to catch the “once in a lifetime” phenomenon next week.
The term refers to a phenomenon during a eclipse when the Moon’s orbit is at its furthest from Earth and crosses directly in front of the Sun, resulting in a halo of light created by the Sun’s outer edges peeking around the Moon.
Here are the places to go eclipse watching (most offer eclipse glasses and telescopes):
- Science Centre Singapore Ecogarden
- Hong Lim Park with Astronomy SG
- Blk 134 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 Ampitheatre with Stargazing Singapore
- Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park (outside McDonald’s) S'pore Sidewalk Astronomy
- Marina Barrage Green Roof B with Celestial Portraits
- PAssion WaVe @ Jurong Lake Gardens with PA Water-Venture
- NUS football field with NUS Physics Department
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S’pore to turn dark on afternoon of Dec. 26, 2019 as annular solar eclipse takes place
An annular solar eclipse will be visible in Singapore on Dec. 26, 2019, peaking at 1:23pm in the afternoon.
A public event will be held at Kebun Baru Spring Residents Committee in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 on the day. Members of the public will get complimentary solar glasses, while stocks last.
If Ang Mo Kio is not convenient for you, Stargazing Singapore has compiled a list of other observation sites:
- Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park (outside of McDonald’s, 10:30am – 3:20pm)
- Hong Lim Park (11:00am – 3:00pm)
- Marina Barrage, Green Roof B (10:30am – 3:00pm)
- PAssion WaVe @ Jurong Lake Gardens (11:00am – 3:20pm)
- Science Centre Singapore, Ecogarden (11:00am – 3:00pm)
26 December 2019 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Singapore
This annular solar eclipse is fully visible in Singapore. It will begin at 11:27:09 local time when the Moon will begin moving in front of the Sun. The eclipse will be over at 15:18:26.
Observers there can experience the “ring of fire” that is characteristic for this kind of solar eclipse. This is a rare and spectacular event that can only be experienced along a relatively narrow strip on the Earth's surface.
The eclipse is also visible in other areas, but the Moon does not move centrally in front of the Sun there and the “ring of fire” is not visible. Check the weather for Singapore.
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