Spectacular Blood Moon Eclipse Wows Billions: Mark Your Calendars for 2026!

As Earth’s shadow enveloped the full moon, it transformed into a striking crimson hue, a phenomenon caused by sunlight filtering through our planet’s atmosphere.

This celestial spectacle, lasting over 80 minutes, captivated nearly 7 billion people, with 85% of the world’s population able to witness at least part of the event.

A Global Cosmic Show

The eclipse began its penumbral phase at 15:28 GMT on September 7, 2025, reaching totality from 17:30 to 18:52 GMT, an impressive 82-minute display, before concluding at 20:55 GMT. This marked the second total lunar eclipse of 2025, following one in March, and its visibility was remarkable, enchanting viewers from diverse corners of the world.

In India, the eclipse kicked off at 8:58 p.m. IST, with totality spanning from 10:00 p.m. to 11:22 p.m., peaking at 11:48 p.m., and wrapping up by 1:25 a.m. In Australia, early risers caught the show, with totality between 3:31 a.m. and 4:53 a.m. AEST, though some eastern areas missed the finale due to sunrise. In the United Kingdom, the moon rose already in eclipse around 7:30 p.m. BST, peaking at 7:33 p.m. and ending by 9:55 p.m.

Why the Moon Turns Red?

The term “Blood Moon” captures the vivid red glow during totality, when Earth blocks direct sunlight from reaching the moon. Only light bent through our atmosphere, stripped of shorter blue wavelengths by Rayleigh scattering, bathes the lunar surface in a dramatic crimson tone. While not a scientific term, “Blood Moon” perfectly encapsulates the awe-inspiring nature of this rare event.

When’s the Next One?

For those who missed this unforgettable display or are eager for an encore, the next total lunar eclipse is just around the corner. Set for March 2-3, 2026, this Blood Moon will be particularly thrilling for North American viewers, who missed the September 2025 event but will have prime viewing opportunities. So, dust off your binoculars and set up your tripods—another celestial masterpiece awaits in just six months!