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#AlreadyTomorrowInHongKong #香港| #香港太空館 #HongKongSpaceMuseum #April2023|#HKSpMActivity – The live webcast streaming of Partial #SolarEclipse 20th April 2023

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A partial solar eclipse will occur in Hong Kong SAR, China, People’s Republic of China on 20 April 2023 Hong  Kong SAR- Beijing Time , the eclipse magnitude is just about 0.03. The eclipse will not noticeably weaken the sunlight at that time. As the eclipse magnitude is small, observers may need a telescope to observe this solar eclipse. A specialised solar filter or an indirect way such as the projection method is essential for solar observation. Inadequate ways to observe the Sun may result in severe ocular burns…… Also the eclipse magnitude is just about 0.03. The eclipse will not noticeably weaken the sunlight at that time. As the eclipse magnitude is small, observers may need a telescope to observe this solar eclipse. A specialised solar filter or an indirect way such as the projection method is essential for solar observation. Inadequate ways to observe the Sun may result in severe ocular burns. The general public may also check the online platforms of the Hong Kong Space Museum to watch the live image of the solar eclipse on that day. The next partial solar eclipse in Hong Kong will occur on 22 July 2028, whose magnitude will even be smaller than that of this one.

Partial eclipse begins: the instant when the Moon’s limb contacts the Sun’s limb.

Greatest eclipse: the instant when the apparent centers of the Moon and the Sun are at the smallest separation. The eclipse magnitude reaches its maximum at this time.

Partial eclipse ends: the instant when the Moon’s limb leaves the Sun’s limb completely.

Eclipse magnitude: reflects how deep the Moon eclipses the Sun. The larger the magnitude is, the larger proportion of the Sun is covered.

PlacesPartial eclipse beginsGreatest eclipsePartial eclipse endsEclipse Magnitude
Tin Shui Wai Park12:37:0912:55:0613:13:090.02
HK International Airport12:35:5412:54:4713:13:450.022
Tai Po Waterfront Park12:35:5412:55:2413:14:580.024
Tsuen Wan Park12:35:2212:55:0913:15:010.025
Sha Tin Park12:35:0212:55:1913:16:380.026
Avenue of Stars, Tsim Sha Tsui12:34:1212:55:0913:16:100.028
Statue Square, Central12:34:0912:55:0713:16:080.028
Victoria Park12:34:0012:55:1013:16:230.028
Tseung Kwan O Waterfront Park12:33:4812:55:1913:16:520.029
Heng Fa Chuen Promenade12:33:4012:55:1513:16:530.029
Siu Sai Wan Promenade12:33:2812:55:1513:17:050.030
Stanley Main Beach12:33:1312:55:0713:17:040.030
Shek O Beach12:33:0612:55:1113:17:200.031

The eclipse this time is a hybrid solar eclipse. In addition to the partial solar eclipse, there are some places on Earth where a total solar eclipse or annular solar eclipse can be observed. The central point of the eclipse is located at the South of the equator. The eclipse magnitude is larger when the observer is closer to the central point. In Hong Kong, the partial solar eclipse will begin around noon. It can be observed from many districts. However, the eclipse magnitude and duration will be slightly larger in the southeastern region. Interested observers may first consider places at Kowloon East or the eastern part of Hong Kong Island.

The partial solar eclipse begins at 12:34 pm, where the Sun is located at about 79 degrees above the southwest horizon at that time. The entire eclipse will end at 1:16 pm.

StageTime (HKT)Altitude (degrees)Azimuth (degrees)
Partial eclipse begins12:3479195
Greatest eclipse12:5577217
Partial eclipse ends13:1673232


Date: 20.4.2023 (Thursday) Time: 12:30 – 1:20 pm

日食詳細資料 Information of the Solar Eclipse

12.34 pm 初虧 Partial eclipse begins

12.55 pm 食甚 greatest eclipse

1.16 pm 復圓 Partial eclipse ends

香港於2023年4月20日會發生一次日偏食，但食分只有約0.03，屆時本港日光將不會明顯減弱。由於食分較少，觀測者可能需要使用望遠鏡才觀測到是次日食。在觀測太陽時，必需配備專門的太陽濾光設備，或透過投影法間接觀看。不當的觀測方法將有機會導致眼睛嚴重灼傷。

日偏食由中午12時34分開始，當時太陽處於離西南面地平線約79度的位置，至下午1時16分結束。歡迎大家欣賞此天文現象並即場留言討論

日期：2023年4月20日（星期四）

時間：中午12:30–下午1:20

Located in the Heart of Hong Kong central of Victoria Harbour in which locate looking at the iconic Megatroplis HongKong Island city landscape from the opposite is the Hong Kong Space Museum  香港太空館 in which located at 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China –People’s Republic of China..  in which is one of the most international iconic buildings architecturally due to its hemispheric round dome in which is iconic known as one of Hong Kong’s local most cherish bread pastries the Pineapple Bun – Bolo Bao due to the pineapple ceramic texturing tiles of the dome structure that resembles the delicious texturing of the Pineapple Bun .. In which on In June 2014, the Hong Kong Government listed the pineapple bun as a part of Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage. … Despite the name, it does not traditionally contain pineapple; rather, the name refers to the look of the characteristic topping (which resembles the texture of a pineapple)……

Images and visuals are from the Hong Kong Space Museum –香港太空館 Hong Kong Space Museum –- 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR- China- People’s Republic of China …..

#CathayPacific #國泰航空公司 #March2023 |#國泰航空 #Cathay-  Cathay x Start from Zero | 國泰 x Start From Zero 創意手工木製品系列 全新登場collection has arrived Designed with sustainability upcycling ……

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On March 2023國泰航空公司Cathay Pacific We are delighted to announce our latest partnership with Hong Kong-based woodwork atelier Start from Zero for the launch of two new items. Together, we have crafted products with innovative touches and meticulous details, offering a true showcase of exceptional craftsmanship.

Designed with sustainability in mind, this special partnership features an exquisite Mahjong set and a special edition upcycled galley container – both made from recycled wood to capture the warmth and elegance of Cathay Pacific’s lounges. An embodiment of Cathay’s design ethos, the collection is especially designed to reflect our refined lounge experience and add a warm touch to your space.

At Cathay, Design has always been more than just creating something beautiful it’s about creating an experience, Every details is designed with our customer’s needs in mind, That’s why from everything you see in flight we engage customers with inventive and interesting touches… Our Aircrafts have been a source of inspiration in our designs and that’s why everything we create feels natural and human…. The Same Could be Said of the latest Cathay x Start From Zero collection…

As a brand based in Hong Kong we wanted to create items that best represents local culture, that’s why Mahjong was chosen, an often-seen item in Hong Kong homes… In addition, the Upcycled galley container allows customers to own a piece of Cathay’s Aviation heritage. .We chose wood because it is extremely durable and transcends warmth and it’s texture and colour our customers often see, touch and feels in our lounges.. We’ve looked to the best local wood markers for expertise…..

Dom Chan… We’ve looked to the best local wood markers for expertise is that expertise “ We love wooden furniture because wood is a material that transcend warmth, We often use recycled wood because aged wood actually offers more stability and will not deform easily” Apart from the choice of Materials the tiles are also adorned with unique Cathay – inspired aviation design notes. These handcrafted pieces take inspiration from classical carved Mahjong sets and features retro designs like round corners and retractable openings , Designed with supporting sustainability and local artistry in mind built with handmade craftsmanship, and crafted by combining local and modern design touches .. The result, is a must have addition to tasteful homes  …..

We’ve partnered with Hong Kong-based woodwork atelier Start From Zero to turn our in-flight galley containers into something truly special for aviation lovers: a unique memento of Cathay Pacific’s unforgettable service, ready for your home.

The Cathay x Start From Zero upcycled galley container is the ideal gift for the aviation enthusiast in your life. This pre-loved aircraft essential – known in the industry as a KSSU container – has retired from the skies and been given a unique upgrade at the hands of Hong Kong street-art-group-turned-woodwork-atelier Start From Zero. It now features three exquisitely crafted modular trays, which can be mixed and matched to offer flexible storage options, and a multi-purpose top, all created from recycled wood and featuring the carpenter’s signature pattern. This pre-loved galley container is the perfect nightstand, small coffee table or drinks cart for your home.

After serving Cathay passengers so loyally on board our aircraft, these unique aviation mementoes are ready to arrive at their final destinations.


Dimension: H59 x W42.5 x L29 cm
Weight: 6.8kg

We’ve partnered with Hong Kong woodwork atelier Start From Zero to bring you this exquisite handcrafted mahjong set, made from recycled wood.


Mahjong is a game that has transcended time, and now, this exclusive gift set is ready to be passed down through generations, too. Featuring ornate Cathay Jade green-adorned tiles in an intricately designed wooden box, this Mahjong set has been handcrafted by Start From Zero.


We’ve partnered with Hong Kong street-art-group-turned-woodwork-atelier Start From Zero, to bring you this exquisite mahjong set which combines the best of old and new.

Inspired by the beautifully carved mahjong boxes of the early 1900s, this intricate box has been handcrafted from recycled wood and features carefully considered retro design details: rounded corners, retractable openings which slide out of the way, an elegant leather strap for easy transport, and a slick top compartment for dice, wooden wager chips, wind indicator and alignment stick.

Housed in handcrafted wooden trays, you’ll find acrylic mahjong tiles – selected for the best playing experience – with signature Cathay Jade green detailing and unique aviation design notes such our brush wing.

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#CathayPacific #國泰航空公司 #March2023 |#國泰航空 #Cathay #CathayPacificOriginal brand original feature film #重上云霄 #BackToTheSky – Nice to meet you again.

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On 28th March 2023國泰航空公司Cathay Pacific featured a CathayPacific Original feature film in which the Brand Original Featured film will be launched on 29th March 2023 on a When a Plane takes off again, our life returns again and the meaning of the blue sky becomes even more precious , in which many of the premises of the Cathay Pacific feature film Today I want to ask you a question: What does the blue sky mean to us?

Today I want to ask you a question: What does the blue sky mean to us?

The premises is also on Hong Kong SAR, China People’s Republic of China opening up after the long lapse of Covid 19 .. Perhaps a period of time has passed, and we have temporarily lost the sense of reality of living life. But when we took off by plane and met the blue sky again at an altitude of 30,000 feet, those stranded plans and forgotten freedom were all returned to life at this moment. Xinshixiang and 猎泰航空will launch a brand original feature film 重上云空 and it will be launched tomorrow. When the world opens up for you again, you may fly wherever you want…..

What does the blue sky mean to us? We overlook the clouds of the four seasons in the blue sky, encounter the sun rising and the moon setting, and accompany every passenger to a better future. For us, the blue sky is the vast world, the distant unknown, the returning life, and every upcoming departure. From when a grounded plane returns to the blue sky, it also means that our lives are restarted again. The blue sky carries the dreams, lives and hopes of many people. The moment we return to the blue sky is the moment when we move towards a better future.

Jointly launched by 新世界 New Era, in collaboration with Cathay Pacific the brand’s original feature film 重上云空 will be launched tomorrow 29th March 2023. When a plane takes off again, our life returns again, and the meaning of the blue sky becomes even more precious.

新世界 New Era Xinshixiang Full-platform new Internet media company and content brand – Xinshixiang was founded on the WeChat official account in 2015 , and now it has developed into a very influential new Internet media company and content brand with all platforms. The mission of Xinshixiang is to “provide spiritual strength and serve a better life” for the Chinese people. 

On the basis of a deep insight into social emotions, Xinshixiang connects users, media, celebrities, brands and other common actors, and has repeatedly created phenomenon-level events and popular events including the Good Night SMS Plan, Escape from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, Battle of Losing Books, and Buddhist Youth. Topic, deeply loved by people in first- and second-tier cities. 

新世界 New Era Xinshixiang focuses on its own channel operation and content production, and its business covers China Video, integrated marketing and MCN, IP authorization incubation, and new consumer brand management .

As one of the first track pioneers to carry out in-depth operations in the field of “Chinese video”, in October 2020, 新世界 New Era Xinshixiang has established a complete product matrix of topical micro-variety shows, topical videos, and topical short dramas, and will cooperate with the video platform, continue to devote itself to the content upgrade of China Video and the exploration of closed-loop business models.

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#AlreadyTomorrowInHongKong #香港| #香港太空館 #HongKongSpaceMuseum #March2023|#HKSpMActivity The Dark Energy and Dark Matter featuring Dr. Oluseyi- 13rd March 2023 ..

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Visible matter only accounts for a mere 5% of the vast universe, while the other 95% is made of dark energy and dark matter, which cannot be seen and detected directly. Despite the adage that “seeing is believing”, how do scientists find evidence for the existence of these mysterious and invisible components in the universe? To explore the most baffling mysteries in astronomy, we are honoured to invite Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, an internationally renowned astrophysicist from the United States, to elucidate the properties of dark energy and dark matter in the Space Museum!

Beyond his notable scientific research achievements, Dr. Oluseyi is also a passionate science educator, appearing on various programmes to share knowledge and inspiring the audience to live their dreams with his personal story. If you are interested in dark energy and dark matter, and Dr. Oluseyi’s journey to becoming a preeminent scientist, this lecture is not to be missed!

Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, author of the critically acclaimed memoir, A Quantum Life: My Unlikely Journey from the Streets to the Stars, is an internationally-recognized astrophysicist, science TV personality, and global education advocate who has had a long, distinguished career in academia and scientific research. Most recently, he was stationed at NASA Headquarters, where he served as an Astrophysicist and Space Science Education Lead for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. In this talk, Dr. Oluseyi will talk about his work in “hacking stars,” explain dark energy and dark matter, and use his personal story to inspire the audience to chase their dreams no matter how unlikely they may seem.

Speaker: Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi
Moderator: Mr. CHAN Chun-lam, Prince (Assistant Curator, Hong Kong Space Museum)

The lecture will be conducted in English.

Free admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Live streaming is also available on the Space Museum’s YouTube Channel.

Dark Energy and Dark Matter

Date: 13 March 2023 (Monday)

Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Venue: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Space Museum

Speaker: Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi (Astrophysicist)

Live Streaming Platform: Hong Kong Space Museum YouTube Channel

#太空館活動】暗藏玄機：暗物質與暗能量

喺浩瀚嘅宇宙中，可見嘅物質只佔5%，另外有95%係我哋睇唔到，亦無法直接探測嘅暗物質同暗能量。大家成日話「眼見為實」，到底科學家又係點樣證實呢啲神秘成分係「隱身」喺宇宙之中？我哋好榮幸邀請到由美國遠道而來嘅著名天體物理學家Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi親臨太空館，介紹暗物質同暗能量嘅特性，同大家一齊探討呢個現今天文學上最耐人尋味嘅謎團！

Dr. Oluseyi除咗有傑出嘅科研成就，佢更熱心於科學教育，喺多個節目上分享知識，更以自身經歷鼓勵觀眾勇於追夢。如果大家想對暗物質同暗能量有多些了解，並藉此認識Dr. Oluseyi成為頂尖科學家嘅歷程，記得唔好錯過今次嘅講座！

講座以英語講解，座位有限，先到先得；同時於太空館YouTube頻道直播。

暗藏玄機：暗物質與暗能量

日期：2023年3月13日（星期一）

時間：晚上7時至8時30分

地點：香港太空館演講廳

講者：Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi（天體物理學家）

直播網站：香港太空館YouTube頻道

語言：粵語

Located in the Heart of Hong Kong central of Victoria Harbour in which locate looking at the iconic Megatroplis HongKong Island city landscape from the opposite is the Hong Kong Space Museum  香港太空館 in which located at 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China –People’s Republic of China..  in which is one of the most international iconic buildings architecturally due to its hemispheric round dome in which is iconic known as one of Hong Kong’s local most cherish bread pastries the Pineapple Bun – Bolo Bao due to the pineapple ceramic texturing tiles of the dome structure that resembles the delicious texturing of the Pineapple Bun .. In which on In June 2014, the Hong Kong Government listed the pineapple bun as a part of Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage. … Despite the name, it does not traditionally contain pineapple; rather, the name refers to the look of the characteristic topping (which resembles the texture of a pineapple)……

Images and visuals are from the Hong Kong Space Museum -香港太空館 Hong Kong Space Museum –- 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR- China- People’s Republic of China …..

#AlreadyTomorrowInHongKong #香港| #香港太空館 #HongKongSpaceMuseum #March2023|#HKSpMActivity The #月掩金星 #LunarOccultation #Astronomy event of #金星 #Venus on 24th March 2023…..

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Hong Kong SAR, China, People’s Republic of China will usher in an astronomical phenomenon of “moon occultation of Venus” on March 24, 2023. Since the orbital plane of the moon is very close to the orbital planes of the planets, if the moon covers the planets in the sky, it is called a “lunar occultation planet”. In addition, Venus is the celestial body in the solar system that is second only to the sun and the moon in brightness, so “lunar occultation of Venus” is relatively easy to observe and has attracted a lot of attention from astronomy observers.

The “moon occultation of Venus” will start at 7:47 pm and end at 8:53 pm, lasting about one hour and six minutes. At the time of “occlusion”, the moon is located in the northwest about 18 degrees above the horizon. Since both are quite bright, they can be observed directly with the naked eye, and binoculars or astronomical telescopes will have a clearer observation effect. At the time of “occlusion”, the moon will move to a position only 3.8 degrees above the horizon, and observers need to go to a place with almost no obstruction in the northwest to observe it.

A lunar occultation of Venus will occur in Hong Kong at night on March 24 (Friday). The Moon will move between the Earth and Venus at that time. We will not be able to observe Venus as it will be blocked by the Moon temporarily at that time.

The coming “Lunar Occultation of Venus” will begin at 7:47 pm and end at 8:53 pm, which will last for about one hour and six minutes. Since the Moon and Venus are quite bright, they can be observed directly with the naked eye. Both objects will appear close to the horizon, observers need to find a place with an almost completely unobstructed view towards the northwestern horizon.

Since Venus always appears close to the Sun, the lunar occultation of Venus mostly happen in day time. The next lunar occultation of Venus observable in Hong Kong during night time will be on May 31, 2063.

Lunar Occultation of Venus Timeline- Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time

eventtimeheight (degrees)Azimuth (degrees)
incision19:47:0718279
cut in19:47:3717.9279
Minimum angular distance between the moon and Venus20:20:5310.6282
incision20:53:033.8285
excision20:53:303.7285

The above predictions are based on the Hong Kong Space Museum in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong as the reference point, and the occultation time may vary by tens of seconds in different places in Hong Kong.

The occultation begins near the east side of the Moon and ends near the west side. In fact, the visual motion of the Moon is much faster than that of Venus, but observations can also track the Moon to show the relative motion of Venus. Since Venus is located near the sun for a long time, lunar occultation of Venus generally occurs during the day. The next lunar occultation of Venus in the Hong Kong evening will be May 31, 2063.

Speaker: Mr. CHIU Kam-hung (Assistant Curator of the Hong Kong Space Museum)

Date: 24.3.2023 (Friday) Time: 7:30 – 9:00 pm Language: Cantonese


本次天象資料 Information of the astronomical event

掩始外切 First contact: 19:47

掩始內切 Second contact: 19:47

月球、金星最小角距 Moon-Venus appulse: 20:20

掩終內切 Third contact: 20:53

掩終外切 Fourth contact: 20:53

香港於2023年3月24日的傍晚時份將會上演「月掩金星」，屆時月球會運行到地球和金星之間，並將金星短暫遮掩，令我們無法看到金星。

今次的「月掩金星」發生在晚上7時47分，結束時間為8時53分，歷時約一小時六分鐘。由於月球和金星都是天上最為明亮的天體，可以用肉眼直接觀賞，但兩者將較為接近地平線，觀測者需要到西北面幾乎亳無遮擋的地方才能觀測得到。

由於金星長期位處於太陽附近，故「月掩金星」普遍發生在日間，下一次可在香港晚間觀測月掩金星將會是2063年5月31日。

講者：趙錦鴻先生（香港太空館助理館長）

日期：2023年3月24日（星期五）

時間：晚上7:30–9:00

語言：粵語

Located in the Heart of Hong Kong central of Victoria Harbour in which locate looking at the iconic Megatroplis HongKong Island city landscape from the opposite is the Hong Kong Space Museum  香港太空館 in which located at 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China –People’s Republic of China..  in which is one of the most international iconic buildings architecturally due to its hemispheric round dome in which is iconic known as one of Hong Kong’s local most cherish bread pastries the Pineapple Bun – Bolo Bao due to the pineapple ceramic texturing tiles of the dome structure that resembles the delicious texturing of the Pineapple Bun .. In which on In June 2014, the Hong Kong Government listed the pineapple bun as a part of Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage. … Despite the name, it does not traditionally contain pineapple; rather, the name refers to the look of the characteristic topping (which resembles the texture of a pineapple)……

Images and visuals are from the Hong Kong Space Museum -香港太空館 Hong Kong Space Museum –- 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR- China- People’s Republic of China …..