Total Solar Eclipse, a very rare natural event on March 9, 2016 in Indonesia

Hot news: Total Solar Eclipse, a very rare natural event on March 9, 2016  in Indonesia. 

If you are bored with the ordinary holidays and adventure, you can see a very rare natural event in Indonesia, a total solar eclipse or GMT (Gerhana Matahari Total). This unique event will take place on March 9, 2016. Be sure to order a plane ticket and a hotel room after you read this article.

The Ministry of Tourism Indonesia and leaders in various regions in the country have set up a variety of interesting events, so that the tourists will not only be witnessed a total eclipse, but you can also enjoy various cultural events as unique as the festival is packed with a background of a solar eclipse, which are based local culture.

The beauty of a total solar eclipse. Image: lifestyle.liputan6.com

Are you ready?

There are several places in Indonesia to see the beautiful total solar eclipse in Indonesia, is as follows: the island of Sumatra, Kalimantan, Maluku and Sulawesi. According to information gathered by some of the community of lovers of the total solar eclipse there are some ideal places to watch the unique event perfectly.

According to Jogja Astronomy Club, if you choose the island of Sumatra to observe the total eclipse, then you should go to Palembang, South Sumatera. Komunitas Imah Nong choose Pangkal Pinang, also in Sumatra. The Indonesian National Space Agency (LAPAN) also said that the ideal place to see firsthand the eclipse in Pontianak, West Kalimantan.

Belitung district government has prepared various events starting March 7, 2016 to April, 2016. The main event is the Festival eclipse that enlivened local cultural arts performances three consecutive days, beginning March 7 to 9, 2016. Belitung is ready to welcome tourists with a variety of events, and you will be happy to be here because the island has beautiful beaches, coffee and delicious seafood.

Beautiful beach in Belitung Timur. Image: marischkaprudence.blogspot.com

LAPAN and Surabaya Astronomy Club also encourage you to witness the greatness of the work of Almighty God is in Watuserok, Pasuruan, located in Jawa Timur or East Java. Meanwhile The Jakarta Amateur Astronomy Association will choose Palu, Central Sulawesi. The ITB Astronomy club (Institut Teknologi Bandung) will observe the total solar eclipse on March 9, 2016 in Luwuk, Sulawesi Tengah.

If you want to enjoy the beach after watching the eclipse, then you can go to Ternate is located in North Maluku. This location Lapan and advised by BMKG. You also can take a vacation to the Maba to see the eclipse. Maba is a city in eastern Halmahera, which is located on the waterfront facing the Pacific Ocean.

There is an information suggesting that there are other places in Indonesia to witness the total solar eclipse such as in Muko-Muko in Bengkulu, West Sumatra. Tanjung Pandan, a district town in the district of Belitung, Bangka Belitung, will also be crossed by the eclipse. Besides Pontianak, turns Palangkaraya in Central Kalimantan province will also be visited by the eclipse.

Dr. Andi Eka Sakya M Eng, the chief of BMKG Indonesia (Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency), an agency that observes the weather and climate of Indonesia said that the city of Palu is an area that will receive solar eclipse longer than cities or other places. However, if you are to Belitung, you have to go to Tanjung Layang. This beach is a prime location for the observation of the eclipse.

Capture the total solar eclipse. Image: phys.org

In many cities crossed by a solar eclipse, you will also witness cultural performances, where you will watch the show or exhibition of the eclipse, which is associated with myths as a result of the eclipse in the past. Each cultural event is expected to show the identity of the city. This is a golden opportunity for you, so that you can know the Total Solar Eclipse in Indonesia, not only as an important event for science, but also a cultural event. Each region has unique memories of the eclipse, so you will get a different experience compared to a vacation or adventure in general.

If you are ready to enjoy the total solar eclipse holiday in one of the beautiful places in Indonesia, make sure you also set up a camera and a special lens to capture the beauty of the eclipse. Of course, a smartphone with a high resolution camera you can also take it, certainly to take pictures selfie with eclipse as a background. You will get a fantastic holiday enjoy great moment in Indonesia.