Brisbane is not the best place for taking a close look at time-critical astronomical events, because of cloudy skies. Maleny offers much clearer viewing and less light pollution.

Total Lunar Eclipse

26 May 2021, Maleny

Brisbane from Maleny (90km distance)

Mt Coonowrin, one of the Glasshouse Mountains lies in the foreground.

Here’s a short movie I made in December 2025 of a moonrise over Brisbane city.