Lunar eclipse 2022: How to witness Tuesday's blood moon total lunar eclipse from Australia, New Zealand

People living across New Zealand and Australia will be able to witness a total lunar eclipse on November 8. The next total lunar eclipse will be visible from this region in 2025. A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon goes through the shadow of Earth.

When the moon takes on a reddish/orange glow and becomes fully immersed, this natural phenomenon is called a total lunar eclipse. However, if the moon immerses partly, it is called a partial eclipse.



During the lunar eclipse on November 8, the moon will be fully immersed in the shadow for almost 85 minutes. The lights will reach the moon's surface after first passing through the atmosphere of Earth.

This will make the moon appear reddish/orange. However, the redness of the moon will depend on the dustiness of the atmosphere of Earth.

Witnessing a total lunar eclipse is a beautiful experience, and you do not need specific equipment. Contrary to solar eclipses, lunar eclipses can be seen by the naked eye.

The time to see the total lunar eclipse depends on your time zone. In Australia, the eclipse will occur in the late evening. Across New Zealand, the eclipse will appear around the moonrise. Interestingly, when you see the lunar eclipse soon after the moon rises, it looks stunning because the moon seems much more significant to our eyes.

FAQs

When can New Zealand and Australia people watch a total lunar eclipse?
People in New Zealand and Australia can watch a total lunar eclipse on November 8.

Do we need any equipment to watch the lunar eclipse?
No, lunar eclipses can be seen by the naked eye.