We want your photos of the blood micromoon on Friday night. If you look up at the sky from 8pm, you could see a so-called blood micromoon, a rare lunar event that last occurred over Aotearoa nearly 800 years ago, according to Stardome astronomer Rob Davison​. The Moon's face will be 97 per cent covered by the Earth's shadow (rather than fully covered like a total eclipse), and the lunar surface will turn red. If you're planning to have a go at astronomy photography, we've love to see your photos of this spectacular moon. READ MORE:* 'Blood micromoon': NZ sky set to turn red for longest near-total lunar eclipse in 800 years* Here's why the 'blood micromoon' is going to be such a spectacular sight* 'Potentially hazardous' asteroid about to make pass close to EarthThe best images will be featured on Stuff.

Source: Stuff November 18, 2021 20:19 UTC