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NIWA reveals best places to view NZ’s first ‘super blood moon’ in 39 years tomorrow – TVNZ
A super blood moon last occurred in New Zealand in December 1982.
Clear skies forecast for tomorrow night will give the majority of Kiwis the best chance to see the super blood moon for the first time in 39 years.
A super blood moon will rise over NZ for the first time in 39 years tomorrow night.
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For 14 minutes starting at 11.11pm tomorrow, the combination a full moon, the moon being at its closest point to earth and a total lunar eclipse will make the moon appear rusty red in colour and larger than usual.
The red colour is due to the Earth blocking…
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