Total lunar eclipse will be seen around most parts of the world on November 8. Source: Shutterstock.
Tonight’s total lunar eclipse will be the last of its kind until 2025 with the moon set to turn a blood-red that will no doubt dazzle the night sky.
The phenomenon, commonly referred to as a Blood Moon, happens when the Earth, sun and moon perfectly align. NASA describes the event as the moon being hidden from sunlight.
“When this happens, the only light that reaches the Moon’s surface is from the edges of the Earth’s atmosphere,” NASA said.
“The air molecules from Earth’s atmosphere scatter out most of the blue light. The remaining light reflects onto the Moon’s surface with a red glow, making the Moon appear red in the night sky.”
Astronomers say this will be the last total lunar eclipse until 2025 but that Australian’s will be some of the lucky few who will get to witness the event at a convenient time.
It’s expected the phase of the Blood Moon will last around six hours.
Here’s a list of the best times around Australia’s Capital cities to head out and take a look according to Time and Date.
Brisbane, QLD- Moonrise: Around 6pm with the maximum eclipse expected for 8:59pm.
Sydney, NSW- Moonrise: 7:20pm with the maximum eclipse to be on full show around 9:59pm.
Canberra, ACT- Moonrise: 7:30pm with a maximum eclipse at 9:59pm.
Melbourne, VIC- Moonrise: Begins at 7:53pm and the maximum eclipse will appear at 9:59pm.
Hobart, TAS- Moonrise: Set for 7:54pm and maximum eclipse will be at 9:59pm.
Adelaide, SA- Moonrise: To begin at 7:43pm with maximum eclipse at 9:29pm.
Perth, WA- Perth will have less time to view the Blood Moon than the rest of Australia. Moonrise will start at 6:43pm with the maximum eclipse to peak at 6:59pm.
Darwin, NT- Moonrise: 6:42pm with a maximum eclipse set for 8:29pm.
