Bangkok, Thailand, June 22, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / King Power Mahanakhon joined hands with the Thai Astronomical Society for a partial solar eclipse viewing from Mahanakhon SkyWalk, Bangkok’s highest rooftop and iconic landmark which recently reopened its doors to the public. The partial solar eclipse could be witnessed across all 77 provinces in Thailand. In Bangkok, the phenomenon took place between 13.11hrs-16.10hrs, with its maximum occultation at 14.49hrs (GMT+7).
Live footage of the eclipse taken from the 78th floor rooftop was broadcast via the Thai Astronomical Society’s website and official Facebook page. The activity marked the first collaboration between Mahanakhon SkyWalk and The Thai Astronomical Society with an aim to promote knowledge about the scientific phenomenon and to provide an alternative venue for viewing astrological events from the heart of Bangkok.
