A dazzling blood moon eclipse is coming our way on Tuesday, March 3 – and the Sydney Observatory is inviting you to its watch party.
From 8-11.30pm, the Observatory will host a stellar (get it?) event: Lunar Eclipse Live: Sydney to Nagoya. In a very cool international collaboration, our Powerhouse Museum is teaming up with Nagoya City Science Museum in Japan to livestream the eclipse. You’ll be able to compare Sydney’s view with Nagoya’s in real time – and, yes, the moon really does look a little different depending on where you’re located.
You’ll get a chance to peer through telescopes at the Observatory to watch the moon slip into Earth’s shadow and turn a dramatic shade of red for 58 mesmerising minutes. Peak eclipse is set to hit at 10.33pm, when the moon will glow its deepest crimson above Sydney Harbour. This is the last total lunar eclipse until December 2028 – so it’s kind of a big deal.
It's your chance to chat with the legends from the Sydney City Skywatchers and professional astronomers. It’s relaxed, it’s outdoors and it’s completely free. Bring a picnic blanket or camping chair, rug up and settle in for a cosmic show. Just keep an eye on the forecast – if the clouds roll in, the moon might play hide and seek.
While the event is free, you do need to book your spot here.
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