Total Lunar Eclipse to Create 'Blood Moon' Visible to Over 5.8 Billion People
A total lunar eclipse on September 7–8, 2025, will be visible across Asia, Australia, Europe, and Africa, turning the full moon a deep red hue.
On the night of September 7–8, 2025, a total lunar eclipse will occur, casting a deep red hue over the full moon, commonly referred to as a 'blood moon.' This celestial event will be visible to approximately 5.8 billion people across Asia, Australia, Europe, and Africa.
The eclipse will commence at 15:28 GMT, with totality beginning at 17:30 GMT and lasting for 82 minutes. During totality, the moon will be entirely immersed in Earth's shadow, resulting in its characteristic red coloration due to Rayleigh scattering of sunlight through Earth's atmosphere.
In Asia and Western Australia, observers will witness the entire eclipse. In Europe and Africa, the moon will rise already in totality, offering partial views of the event. North and South America will not have visibility of this eclipse, as it will occur during daylight hours in these regions.
For those unable to view the eclipse directly, live streams will be available. The Virtual Telescope Project will begin its broadcast at 17:45 GMT on September 7, providing real-time coverage of the event.
This eclipse is notable for its duration and widespread visibility, offering a significant astronomical event for observers across multiple continents.