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Mark your calendars, on September 7, 2025, skywatchers around the world will witness one of the most captivating celestial events: a total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a “blood moon.” This will be Earth’s second total lunar eclipse of the year, and it’s expected to be particularly stunning due to its deep reddish hue and wide visibility across the globe.
Whether you’re an avid astronomer or a casual stargazer, this eclipse promises to deliver a hauntingly beautiful view of the moon turning a bold shade of crimson , a sight best appreciated in person, though livestreams will also be available for those outside the viewing zone.
A “blood moon” occurs during a total lunar eclipse, when the Earth comes directly between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow that fully covers the moon’s surface. Unlike a solar eclipse, lunar eclipses are safe to view with the naked eye.
During this alignment, sunlight passes through the Earth’s atmosphere and bends toward the moon. The atmosphere scatters shorter wavelengths of light (blue and violet), while allowing the longer red and orange wavelengths to reach the moon’s surface. This scattered light paints the moon in eerie, reddish tones, creating the “blood moon” effect.
This eclipse is notable for another reason: it takes place just 2.7 days before the moon reaches perigee—its closest point to Earth in orbit. This makes the moon appear slightly larger in the sky, adding to the drama, though the size difference is subtle to the naked eye.
The duration of totality , the phase when the moon is fully in Earth’s shadow , will last for 82 minutes, making it one of the longer lunar eclipses in recent years.
Total lunar eclipses aren’t rare, but neither are they frequent. On average, Earth experiences a total lunar eclipse about every 2.5 years, though not all are visible from every part of the globe. The frequency of these eclipses depends on orbital mechanics, especially how the Earth, moon, and sun align during the full moon phase.
In 2025, there are two total lunar eclipses, with the September 7 event being the second and most dramatic. Partial and penumbral eclipses are more common, but total eclipses like this are especially prized for their color and visibility.
The eclipse will unfold between 15:28 and 20:55 GMT, with totality occurring between 17:30 and 18:52 GMT. Whether or not you can see it depends on your local time and whether the moon is above the horizon.
Best Full-View Regions:
Partial Visibility Regions:
If you’re in Europe, timing is key as the moon will rise already in eclipse, giving you a blood-red moon just above the horizon , a haunting and beautiful sight.
| City / Region | Local Time of Totality |
| Perth, Australia | 1:30–2:52 a.m. AWST (Mon, Sept 8) |
| Mumbai, India | 11:00 p.m.–12:22 a.m. IST (Sun–Mon) |
| Cairo, Egypt | 8:30–9:52 p.m. EEST (Sun, Sept 7) |
| Cape Town, South Africa | 7:30–8:52 p.m. SAST (Sun, Sept 7) |
| Berlin, Germany | 7:30–8:52 p.m. CEST (Sun, Sept 7) |
| Vienna, Austria | 7:30–8:52 p.m. CEST (Sun, Sept 7) |
| Budapest, Hungary | 7:30–8:52 p.m. CEST (Sun, Sept 7) |
| Paris, France | 7:30–8:52 p.m. CEST (Sun, Sept 7) |
| Madrid, Spain | 7:30–8:52 p.m. CEST (Sun, Sept 7) |
| London, UK | 6:30–7:52 p.m. BST (Sun, Sept 7) |
Pro Tip: Start watching 60–75 minutes before totality to see the partial phase, where Earth’s shadow begins creeping across the moon.
With nearly 77% of the world’s population able to witness the total phase and 88% seeing at least part of the eclipse, this September 7 blood moon promises to be one of the most accessible and visually stunning lunar events in years. Whether you’re in Asia for the full show or Europe catching it at moonrise, this is a spectacle worth staying up for, or waking early.
If you’re unable to view it in person, don’t worry, live streams will capture the eclipse in real time, ensuring that no one misses the moon’s dramatic transformation. So get your cameras, telescopes, or just your eyes ready, the moon is putting on a show.
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