Spectacular Total Lunar Eclipse to Paint the Moon Red on September 7-8

On September 7-8, 2025, a remarkable celestial event will unfold as the Earth, Moon, and Sun align perfectly, casting a stunning total lunar eclipse across the night sky.

This eclipse, the longest since 2022, will see the Moon bathed in a striking blood-red glow for approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes during its totality phase.

Visible across Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe, this cosmic spectacle will be accessible to over 7 billion people, with around 6.2 billion able to witness the entire totality from start to finish. Unfortunately, most of the Americas will miss the event due to daytime hours, though parts of Hawaii, Alaska, and Brazil will catch a glimpse of a partial eclipse.

A total lunar eclipse occurs when Earth positions itself directly between the Sun and the Moon, blocking most sunlight from reaching the lunar surface. Instead of vanishing, the Moon adopts a vivid red hue as only the longest, red wavelengths of sunlight filter through Earth's atmosphere, while shorter blue wavelengths scatter—a phenomenon akin to the red skies of sunset.

The eclipse will span roughly five and a half hours, beginning at 15:28:25 GMT and concluding at 20:55:08 GMT. The totality phase will run from 17:30:48 GMT to 18:52:51 GMT. To find the viewing time in your region, use a GMT converter tool or visit Timeanddate.com and input your location.

Lunar eclipses are often part of a celestial pair, occurring two weeks before or after a solar eclipse due to the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon. Following this event, a partial solar eclipse will occur on September 21, 2025, visible primarily in New Zealand, Antarctica, parts of the Pacific, and a narrow strip of Australia’s east coast.

Don’t miss this breathtaking display as the Moon transforms into a glowing red orb, offering a rare opportunity to connect with the wonders of the cosmos.