You won't see another one of these until 2025.
Tonight's the night we can look upward and see a total lunar eclipse - definitely a sight not to be missed.
But what can stargazers expect to see? What's the science behind the spectacle? And will the weather put a damper on things?
Astronomer and Otago Museum director Dr Ian Griffin has all the answers.
Blood Moon, total lunar eclipse in Charlotte, NC, United States on 15 May 2022. Photo: Anadolu Agency via AFP