Kiwis across Aotearoa will be treated to a total lunar eclipse on Tuesday and it seems the weather is providing perfect viewing conditions for most.
And just as well, as the next one won't be visible until 2025. The total lunar eclipse will begin at 9:02pm on Tuesday, with maximum coverage at 11:59pm.
MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris told Newshub much of the motu will see clear skies and dry conditions - perfect for viewing the lunar eclipse.
Unfortunately though, for Kiwis at the top of the North Island the weather isn't looking as clear.
"The only fly in the ointment is around the likes of Coromandel, Auckland and Northland. It looks like there will be some onshore winds which will bring some wet weather for the most eastern parts of those regions."
Ferris added these regions may get a small glimpse of the lunar eclipse, but the onshore winds will slim the chances of some stellar viewing.
"It would be worth wrapping up warm because you're not going to be doing a whole lot of moving around if you just going to be looking at the moon."
When Newshub asked Ferris to highlight some regions that may have top-notch viewing conditions he said: "it would be easier to list the regions that aren't."
"The majority of the South Island, excluding Stewart Island and the Florilands," he said.
"It's going to be a good night for moon gazing."
A total eclipse occurs when the only light reaching the moon's surface passes through the Earth's atmosphere, creating a red hue.
The Guardian reports the strength of the red hue will depend on how dusty the Earth's atmosphere is.
