Total Eclipse of the Moon

Total Eclipse of the Moon


The eclipse will begin before moonrise in New Zealand, so in Auckland it will rise in partial eclipse. Further south the Moon will rise in total eclipse, while the lower South Island will see only the tail-end of the eclipse.

The eclipse of the Moon will be visible to the naked eye, but Auckland’s Stardome Observatory will have telescopes set up (weather permitting) after special shows in the planetarium about eclipses that night. They expect a large crowd of amateur stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts to gather and view the event.

The special eclipse shows in the Stardome planetarium on Tuesday 21st December will cost just $10, and screen at 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, 9pm and 9:30pm.
For bookings and information phone 09 624 1246 or visit www.stardome.org.nz.

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