🌕 How to Watch the Total Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon on September 7, 2025

On the evening of September 7, 2025, sky watchers will witness the year’s second and final Total Lunar Eclipse. This rare event will showcase a breathtaking Blood Moon, visible across large parts of the globe.

🌍 Where Will the Blood Moon Be Visible?

The eclipse will be clearly visible across Africa, Asia, and Australia. Unfortunately, sky gazers in North and South America will miss out on direct visibility, but they can still enjoy the event through live streaming broadcasts.

🌑 Why Does the Moon Turn Red?

During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon. Instead of disappearing into complete darkness, the Moon glows red because of a phenomenon called Rayleigh scattering. This effect filters out shorter blue wavelengths of light, allowing the longer red wavelengths to bend around Earth’s atmosphere and illuminate the Moon’s surface—hence the name Blood Moon.

🕒 Exact Timings of the Eclipse

• Totality Begins: 17:30 UTC
• Maximum Eclipse: 18:11 UTC
• Totality Ends: 18:51 UTC

The Moon will appear partially shadowed both before and after totality. You can also use tools like Timeanddate.com to check exact timings for your city.

📡 How to Watch Online

If you’re outside the viewing region, don’t worry. The Virtual Telescope Project, led by Italian astrophysicist Gianluca Masi, will provide a live broadcast on YouTube, ensuring no one misses this spectacular celestial show.

🌕 A Bigger Moon Than Usual

This eclipse is happening just a few days before the Moon reaches perigee—its closest point to Earth. That means the Blood Moon will appear slightly larger and brighter than usual, making the event even more impressive.

📅 When Is the Next Total Lunar Eclipse?

After September 7, sky enthusiasts will need to wait until March 2026 for the next total lunar eclipse. That one will be visible from North America, East Asia, and Australia.

Tip: For the best viewing experience, find a dark open sky away from city lights. Don’t forget to mark your calendars—this Blood Moon 2025 will be one of the most stunning astronomical events of the year.