There was ample cloud cover at the start of the eclipse in Invercargill, but there were times when the moon obliged with a clear shot. The prayers were answered finally during totality when the sky became absolutely clear, and we enjoy the blood moon....
There was ample cloud cover at the start of the eclipse in Invercargill, but there were times when the moon obliged with a clear shot. The prayers were answered finally during totality when the sky became absolutely clear, and we enjoy the blood moon....
The lunar eclipse beside the Otago Boys' High School tower in Dunedin. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery
The lunar eclipse beside the Otago Boys' High School tower in Dunedin. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery
Taken at the Lake Dunstan lookout in Cromwell. Photo: John Wekking
Taken at the Lake Dunstan lookout in Cromwell. Photo: John Wekking
Rauf Yousaf took this photo about 12.30am from Port Chalmers.
Rauf Yousaf took this photo about 12.30am from Port Chalmers.
Blood moon at Sawyers Bay Dunedin. Photo: Brendon Williamson
Blood moon at Sawyers Bay Dunedin. Photo: Brendon Williamson
Brad Phips took this shot from Sandymount on Otago Peninsula.
Brad Phips took this shot from Sandymount on Otago Peninsula.
Staci Feger-Pellessier is visiting from the US and took this photo from First Church in Dunedin. "What a beautiful sight!!
Staci Feger-Pellessier is visiting from the US and took this photo from First Church in Dunedin. "What a beautiful sight!!
Lunar eclipse glows in South
It's the celestial highlight of the year: a total lunar eclipse - and sky watchers in the South were out to capture it. Ian Griffin, of Tūhura...