Blood Moon 2025: All Eyes on the Sky for September’s Total Lunar Eclipse
Blood Moon 2025 will grace the skies on September 7 with a total lunar eclipse. Know the date, timings, best places to watch, and viewing tips.
Throughout history, the blood moon has inspired awe, myths, and even fear. Ancient cultures saw it as a sign from the heavens , a harbinger of change or warning of unrest. In modern times, we understand the science behind it, but the spectacle remains just as stunning. On September 7, 2025, the skies will darken again for a total lunar eclipse, one of the most dramatic celestial events of the year.
As the Earth’s shadow slowly cloaks the moon in rich shades of crimson, viewers around the world will be treated to an unforgettable cosmic performance. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 blood moon, plus a few fascinating facts from eclipses of the past.
What is a Blood Moon?
A blood moon happens during a total lunar eclipse, when Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow that fully obscures the moon’s surface.
But instead of disappearing, the moon glows deep red or copper, thanks to Rayleigh scattering , the same process that makes sunsets red. As sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere, the blue light scatters away and the red tones bend toward the moon. This eerie, filtered light paints the moon in haunting hues that give the blood moon its name.
The upcoming September eclipse is especially intense. Around 36% of the moon’s diameter will pass through the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, the umbra, producing a particularly deep and richly colored eclipse.
Interesting Facts About Blood Moons
- Ancient Warnings: The Inca believed blood moons were caused by a jaguar attacking the moon, while Mesopotamians saw them as omens for kings.
- Biblical Ties: Some interpret blood moons as signs of prophecy. The Book of Joel says, “The sun will turn to darkness, and the moon to blood…”
- Super Blood Moon 2015: A rare “super blood moon” occurred on September 27, 2015, when the moon was both in total eclipse and at its closest point to Earth, making it look even larger.
- Four in a Row: Between 2014 and 2015, there was a rare tetrad , four total lunar eclipses in a row, each six months apart. That won’t happen again until 2032–2033.
When and Where to Watch the 2025 Blood Moon
The September 7, 2025 eclipse will be visible to over 6.2 billion people across the globe. The entire total phase lasts 82 minutes, from 17:30 to 18:52 GMT, while the full event (including partial and penumbral phases) runs from 15:28 to 20:55 GMT.
Best Visibility:
- Asia
- Western Australia
Partial Visibility:
- Europe
- Africa
- Eastern Australia
- New Zealand
Tip: Start watching 75 minutes early to see the shadow creep in , and stay after totality to see the moon brighten back to full.
Local Times for Totality
| City / Region | Time of Totality |
| Perth, Australia | 1:30–2:52 a.m. AWST (Mon, Sept 8) |
| Mumbai, India | 11:00 p.m.–12:22 a.m. IST (Sun–Mon) |
| Cairo, Egypt | 8:30–9:52 p.m. EEST (Sun, Sept 7) |
| Cape Town, South Africa | 7:30–8:52 p.m. SAST (Sun, Sept 7) |
| Berlin, Germany | 7:30–8:52 p.m. CEST (Sun, Sept 7) |
| Paris, France | 7:30–8:52 p.m. CEST (Sun, Sept 7) |
| London, UK | 6:30–7:52 p.m. BST (Sun, Sept 7) |
In many European cities, the moon will rise already eclipsed, appearing deep red right above the horizon , a rare and surreal view.
Whether you’re in the heart of Asia or catching the moonrise over European rooftops, the September 7 blood moon promises to be one of the most mesmerizing astronomical events of the decade.
Rich in color and steeped in mystery, this eclipse is a reminder of how science and wonder often walk hand in hand. Set a reminder, grab your binoculars, and prepare to be amazed, the blood moon is coming.
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