Partial eclipse - tonight (Sat 26 June)

[CookMySock]

New Zealanders will get the rare opportunity to observe a partial lunar eclipse when the shadow of the earth partially obscures the moon [....]

The eclipse will be visible to the naked eye in all parts of the country on Saturday, June 26, with the best viewing available between 10.30pm and 12.30am.

This is tonight.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/science/news/article.cfm?c_id=82&objectid=10651364


Steve

[oldrider]

One word....."fog"! :slap:

[CookMySock]

One word....."fog"! :slap:Buggeurre, as the french would say. :(

Steve

[Naki Rat]

High light cloud here but moon is visible and about 50% eclipsed at present.

[Virago]

Same here in Dunedin. My daughter's trying to get photos, but the cloud is stuffing it up.

Edit - about 60% coverage now, but cloud thickening - sod it.

[reemit]

Yep gawking at it now in all its eclipsey glory, thanks Steve

[cc rider]

Farout! My moon is having an eclipse too. How bizarre :eek:

If I'm 2hrs behind you lot over the ditch, does that mean my eclipse will last longer then yours? :confused:

[Virago]

Farout! My moon is having an eclipse too. How bizarre :eek:

If I'm 2hrs behind you lot over the ditch, does that mean my eclipse will last longer then yours? :confused:

I think NZ had better viewing than Oz, but no matter - the Aussies can just claim the NZ eclipse as "Australasian"...:cool:

[cc rider]

I think NZ had better viewing than Oz, but no matter - the Aussies can just claim the NZ eclipse as "Australasian"...:cool:But I don't want your moon... so here is one I prepared earlier :D

Sorry is so small... but was so very far away
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=211377

[CookMySock]

If I'm 2hrs behind you lot over the ditch, does that mean my eclipse will last longer then yours? :confused:Yes, but we'll have two or three to make up for it. :niceone:

Steve

[Genie]

didn't see a damn thing...those awful north island people sent their clouds down here last night. You dont' have to share your crap weather with us. I'm pleased to add that upon awakening this morning the sun is shining, the sky is the most glorious shad eof blue...perfect day for riding.

(bugga, I can't but whoever is out there today, have fun and stay safe xxx)

[wysper]

started watching - got bloody cold - stopped watching - went to bed - football to be watched in the morning!

[slofox]

Half a chance to see through the perpetual fucking cloud cover'd be a fine thing wouldn'it?

[Virago]

Half a chance to see through the perpetual fucking cloud cover'd be a fine thing wouldn'it?

I know the feeling.

I phoned the Carter Observatory in Wellington, and asked if they could postpone it until a better night, but the bastards wouldn't do it...

[slofox]

I know the feeling.

I phoned the Carter Observatory in Wellington, and asked if they could postpone it until a better night, but the bastards wouldn't do it...

My laugh of the day...!

[Maha]

I know the feeling.

I phoned the Carter Observatory in Wellington, and asked if they could postpone it until a better night, but the bastards wouldn't do it...

But you are a day behind the rest of NZ down there aren't you?
So you should theoretically get it tonight....the eclipse I mean

[MIXONE]

Farout! My moon is having an eclipse too. How bizarre :eek:

If I'm 2hrs behind you lot over the ditch, does that mean my eclipse will last longer then yours? :confused:

Women's "eclipses" always last longer then a man's.

[cc rider]

Women's "eclipses" always last longer then a man's.No, that's episodes dear... but you'll keep :shifty:

[MIXONE]

No, that's episodes dear... but you'll keep :shifty:

I should keep very well actually after being preserved in alcohol.

[cc rider]

I should keep very well actually after being preserved in alcohol.Ah, going for the self preservation angle.