New Zealand to see lunar and solar eclipses this month

Friday 5 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 5 Sep 2025, 12:25pm

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A total lunar eclipse will be visible across New Zealand in the early hours of Monday, 8 September. This event will turn the moon a deep red colour. A rare partial solar eclipse is also expected to occur on 22 September.

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1. 1NewsFri 5 Sep 2025, 6:01am

   New Zealand to witness lunar, partial solar eclipses this month (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 5 Sep 2025, 12:25pm

   Where and how to catch a glimpse of the total lunar eclipse, or 'blood moon' (opens in new tab)