Amateur astronomers, look to the skies - it's time for another rare celestial event. This time we're being treated to the longest lunar eclipse of the century.

The next fortnight will be a real treat for stargazers - there are five planets to see in the evening sky, Mars is looking the best we’ve seen in 15 years, and on the morning of July 28 there will be a total lunar eclipse. Here are all the dates to mark in your calendar!

A solar eclipse on Friday the 13th? What terrors await in the partially-obscured light of day? My guess would be nothing. It also doesn't help that said eclipse has been and gone and even if you had known about it, you'd have barely noticed it.

Last night the world was treated to a total lunar eclipse that also coincided with a so-called super moon. The entirety of the eclipse - all five hours and 17 minutes - was visible from practically everywhere in Australia. Or at least it would have been if clouds hadn't spoiled the show.

Sadly, our next total solar eclipse isn’t until 2028. However, that doesn’t mean we there are no eclipses to get excited about for the next 11 years. In fact, we’ve got more eclipses coming than you can poke a stick at.

For the past few weeks, the majority of Australians have been enjoying clear blue skies. Tonight, it is cloudy as buggery. What a cosmic joke. If you're currently beset by dreary weather and can't see a damn thing, we've got you covered. Watch the live stream right here.