The Great North American Eclipse as seen in Mazatlan, Mexico on April 8 this year. Dunedin Astronomical Society member Warren Hurley said it would be a rare event for the city — so rare that the last time it happened was in 1163, long before Dunedin was established. "A total eclipse, where the sun is completely covered, it truly is awe-inspiring." Mr Hurley said the city was making a "big deal" about it so early because there was a lot of preparation to do. The path of the total solar eclipse, which will darken Dunedin’s skies for nearly three minutes on July 22, 2028.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 18, 2024 22:35 UTC