Where to See the Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse September 7–8, 2025

The upcoming total lunar eclipse on September 7–8, 2025 will transform the full moon into a striking blood-red moon visible across parts of Asia, Australia, Africa, and Europe. This dramatic celestial event offers skywatchers a chance to witness one of nature's most spectacular shows.

Best Viewing Locations

The clearest and most complete views of the total lunar eclipse will be from Asia and Western Australia, where the entire event can be observed from start to finish. Totality, the period when the moon is fully covered by Earth’s shadow, will last approximately 82 minutes, from 17:30 to 18:52 GMT (for example, 1:30–2:52 a.m. local time in Perth and 2:30–3:52 a.m. in Tokyo).

Observers in eastern Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and parts of the Middle East will also witness most phases of the eclipse. However, the Americas will not be able to see this event, though North American skywatchers can look forward to the next total lunar eclipse on March 2–3, 2026.

Viewing Challenges in Europe

In much of Europe, the moon will rise while the eclipse is already in progress, making viewing more challenging. The moon appears dimmer during totality, so an unobstructed horizon view is essential. For example:

• In Berlin, the moon rises at 7:37 p.m. CEST, coinciding with the start of totality.
• In London, moonrise occurs at 7:30 p.m. BST, shortly after totality begins.

Western European observers will see less of the eclipse due to the late moonrise during the event.

What to Expect During the Blood Moon

Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are completely safe to watch with the naked eye. During totality, the moon will gradually shift from bright silver to deep red as it passes through Earth’s shadow, or umbra. Since this is a deep eclipse, expect the moon to glow a rusty orange or brown-red, creating a truly mesmerizing spectacle for skywatchers around the world.