Regarding Tides
Tides commonly occur during a full moon and the two natural phenomenon are known to be closely linked to each other.
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Ismail, who works at the Old City management unit, tests a telescope on Tuesday (30/1) at Fatahilah Square in Central Jakarta. The square was open to the public for mass viewing of Tuesday’s supermoon.
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warned residents of the possibility of high tides on Wednesday (31/1/2018). Tides commonly occur during a full moon and the two natural phenomenon are known to be closely linked to each other. It is estimated that there will be higher tides tonight.
This evening, the moon will on its perigee (the point in its orbit closest to Earth) making it appear larger than usual (a phenomenon known as super moon). In regions with four seasons, this total lunar eclipse will occur on the third of four full moons in one season. Usually, there are only three full moons in one season.