Attention Moongazers! Get a close-up look of the first total lunar eclipse of 2025 with Space Place and the Wellington Astronomical Society.
Join in outside Space Place from 7:30 pm, with telescope viewings starting from approximately 7:50 pm.
View the total eclipse from 8 pm until 8:30 pm and watch as it moves out of the Earth’s shadow.
Stargaze until 10:30 pm to spot other celestial wonders.
Lunar eclipse
Using different camera exposures, 1/80, 2/5 and 2 seconds, the two regions of a lunar eclipse can be seen. The outer penumbral shadow is where the sunlight is dimmed and the inner umbral shadow is where the much dimmer sunlight can be seen as a red colour as it reflects through the Earth’s atmosphere.
The Wellington Astronomical Society will be providing telescopes for public viewings.
Suitable for all ages. Donations appreciated.
Location: Outside Space Place, 40 Salamanca Rd, Kelburn, Wellington. Donations appreciated
Weather permitting. In the case of poor weather, the event will be cancelled. Check SpacePlace and/or the Wellington Museum's websites and socials for updates.
For more information: www.museumswellington.org.nz/total-lunar-eclipse.
Our article Eclipse 101 explains the basics of eclipses.
