Ocultation is due to start in Melb 1232 hrs UT, which is 2332 hrs local time (+10 + 1 hour DS). That would make is very low in the west and reappearance actually below the horizon at 0010, after moon set at 0002 hrs.
Just double checked it with Stellarium. Wound Stellarium forward to 18/2 and it is showing ocultation starting at @2110 local time with reappearance after 0020 below the horizon.
Either way, its going to be difficult to see, let alone record.
dissapointing.
Clear skies
Rod
