![]() You can think of the energy stirred by a solar eclipse like an introspective new moon hyped up on 10 matcha lattes.Ī lunar eclipse heightens the energy of the full moon and is a time to embrace endings and let go of things that are no longer serving you-ready or not. They can bring bold beginnings out of the blue, or a surge of motivation to start a new path that's better suited to your soul. Solar eclipses are a time to reflect internally, to embrace new opportunities that are coming your way, and deal with the past themes from your life. Heightened feelings can "eclipse" our so-called rational judgment, driving up intense reactions. If you think about the symbolism of the moon blocking out the sun, you can get a pretty good read on the energy of a solar eclipse. In astrology, the sun represents our conscious mind and our creative power, and the moon represents our emotions and our unconscious. Some believed that eclipses defied the laws of nature and even had an apocalyptic quality! Today, we know that eclipses are a normal occurrence-but they still carry an intense energy. In ancient times, eclipses were feared by many civilizations. This is what creates the buzzed-about "blood moon" look. At these events, the moon sits in the Earth's shadow, and the only light cast on it comes from the outer edges of our planet, where sunrises and sunsets are happening. Pro tip: Total lunar eclipses-often called "blood moons" because of the reddish tinge the moon takes on-are the real showstoppers for sky gazers. You're much more likely to get a good view of a lunar eclipse since solar eclipses are usually only visible from a certain path on Earth. An annular solar eclipse, also called a "ring of fire" (paging Johnny Cash?) happens when the moon doesn't fully block the sun, leaving a flaming outline around it. A partial solar eclipse is when the sun, moon, and Earth don't perfectly align, so only part of the sun is blocked by the moon. While the image of a total solar eclipse (cue Bonnie Tyler) is probably the one you're most familiar with, there are two other types of solar eclipses: partial and annular. If this happens during the daytime in an area where the eclipse is visible, you can see the moon fully blot out the sun for a few moments. A penumbral lunar eclipse happens when the sun, Earth, and moon are this close to being perfectly aligned, but aren't quite there, making it difficult to tell these eclipses apart from a regular full moon.Ī solar eclipse, on the other hand, happens when a new moon sits directly between the sun and Earth. A partial lunar eclipse happens when the Earth is not directly in line with the sun and moon, causing only part of the moon to be cast in the Earth's shadow. There are two other types of lunar eclipses: partial and penumbral. The shadow from the earth will temporarily give the moon a red, brown, or gray hue. New Zealanders could be well-placed to see four red objects in the sky together: The eclipsed Moon, Aldebaran, Betelgeuse and Mars low to the horizon.A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is directly between the sun and a full moon. ![]() ![]() ![]() Later in the evening, all viewers will be able to spot the constellation of Taurus rising in the north-east - with the lovely star cluster Pleiades and the red giant star Aldebaran - along with Orion and its red supergiant Betelgeuse. Not only will the lunar eclipse be visible tonight, but planets and stars will appear brighter than usual.īright Jupiter and Saturn will be easy to spot high overhead, above the eclipsed Moon. However, if it is too cloudy to see, NASA has a live stream available online. Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Waitomo to Wellington, Marlborough, Nelson, Buller and Westland appeared fine. MetService said there was also possibility of cloud in Waikato, Canterbury, Otago and Southland. Whangārei had a heavy rain watch in place - with the chance of thunder and downpours earlier in the day. Photo: suppliedīut viewing the lunar eclipse in all its glory will depend on the weather - and some parts of Aotearoa may not have a clear enough night.īoth Auckland and Northland could be covered in cloud.Īccording to MetService, both regions were in for cloud and rain into the evening and overnight. ![]()
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