Sydney Observatory: lucky 100 to get a moon with a view
It’s a new dawn for Sydney Observatory, which will host its first live event since COVID, offering a privileged few the chance to witness a stunning lunar event.
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It’s a new dawn for Sydney Observatory, which will host its first live event since COVID, offering a privileged few the chance to witness a stunning lunar event.
The Observatory, sponsored by Crown Sydney, will give 100 lucky ticket holders the opportunity to watch a total lunar eclipse — known as a blood moon — through its telescopes on May 26.
Non ticket-holders will be able to watch the full eclipse live, as the Observatory streams it straight to Facebook.
For superstitious ancient civilisations, a “blood moon” signified evil or catastrophe.
Today, it is better known as a total lunar eclipse and this one will be even more special, happening during the “supermoon” stage when the moon comes closest to Earth in its orbit, astronomer Sarah Reeves said.
She added the best place to watch is somewhere “with a clear view to the east’’ .
Sydney Observatory’s multi-year partnership with Crown Sydney will feature collaborative initiatives to promote cultural participation and upgrades to its solar system simulation. Visitors will enjoy a fully immersive 360-degree night sky experience including vivid views of constellations and celestial objects particular to the Southern
Sky.
Tickets to the Observatory’s event are $40 ($32 concession) at ma.as/eclipse
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