If it’s a clear sky in New Zealand, you’ll be treated to a total lunar eclipse.

A lunar eclipse happens when the moon travels through the Earth’s shadow.

If the moon only partly makes it into the shadow, that’s a partial eclipse.

In a total eclipse, the moon becomes fully immersed and takes on a reddish/orange glow.

A partial eclipse will begin just after 10pm, according to space.com.

The full eclipse will be visible from 11:16pm to 12:41am.

The next lunar eclipses will take place in March and September 2025.

Weather for Christchurch skies is looking clear!