Rare blood moon visible across New Zealand this Friday

Thursday 13 March 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 13 Mar 2025, 4:00pm

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A rare blood moon lunar eclipse will be visible throughout New Zealand on Friday night. The eclipse is expected to reach totality between 8pm and 8.30pm. While the event can be seen without a telescope, cloud cover may potentially obscure the view in Northland.

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1. RNZThu 13 Mar 2025, 11:59am

   How to spot the blood moon in New Zealand (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 13 Mar 2025, 1:57pm

   NZ set for rare blood moon eclipse; best viewing tips (opens in new tab)

   • Blood moon eclipse: Cloud cover could obscure view for Northlanders (opens in new tab) Thu 13 Mar 2025, 4:00pm
3. Waikato Times via StuffThu 13 Mar 2025, 2:40pm

   Blood moon to grace New Zealand skies Friday night (opens in new tab)

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