The moon during the latter half of a total lunar eclipse seen from above a tower at Otago Boys’ High School yesterday morning. Photo: Stephen JaquieryBeing left completely in the dark during the total lunar eclipse was a "fantastic" experience for a Dunedin astronomer. Just before 10pm, the moon slipped into the Earth's shadow and just after 1am, the total eclipse began to end. As the moon left the total eclipse, it took on a reddish hue, which Mr Griffin said was because the Earth was "cutting off" the light between the sun and the moon. The next total eclipse people in New Zealand could see will be in 2028.laine.priestley@odt.co.nz

Source: Otago Daily Times March 04, 2026 16:00 UTC