The blood moon, which is a total lunar eclipse, will be visible on the night of September 7 into the early hours of September 8, 2025. For observers in the UK, the best time to see the blood moon is around 7:33 PM local time on Sunday, September 7. The eclipse will begin while the moon is still below the horizon, so the moon will rise already in total eclipse. The eclipse will last for approximately 2 hours and 22 minutes as the moon slowly moves out of Earth's shadow. Viewing is best after sunset when the moon is visible. The total lunar eclipse will be visible across various regions including much of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Western Australia. However, it will not be visible in North or South America as it occurs during their daytime. Key moments in UTC for the eclipse are:
- Penumbral eclipse begins at 15:28 UTC
- Partial eclipse begins at 16:27 UTC
- Total eclipse begins at 17:30 UTC
- Greatest eclipse at 18:11 UTC
- Total eclipse ends at 18:52 UTC
This event is one of the longest total lunar eclipses of the decade, offering an opportunity to see the moon turn a striking coppery red known as the blood moon during totality. People in the Eastern Hemisphere have the best chance to witness this celestial event tonight.
