The total lunar eclipse, or blood moon, that is visible tonight, September 7-8, 2025, will be seen in the evening hours. For observers in the UK and much of Europe, the best time to see the blood moon is around 7:33 PM local time when the moon rises already in total eclipse. The entire eclipse lasts until about 9:55 PM UK time, giving approximately two hours and 22 minutes to observe the event. More broadly across Asia, Australia, eastern Africa, and parts of Europe, the blood moon will be visible for the full event from start to finish overnight. However, the Americas will miss the event because the moon will be below the horizon during the eclipse there. Key times for the lunar eclipse include the totality phase lasting about 82 minutes, with maximum eclipse around 5:11 PM EDT (21:11 GMT) but the exact local times depend on the observer's location. It is perfectly safe to watch without any special glasses, and the moon will turn a deep reddish color as it passes through Earth's shadow.
In summary, for tonight:
- In the UK and Europe: Look for the blood moon just after moonrise (~7:30 PM local time)
- In Asia, Australia, eastern Africa: Visible from beginning to end overnight
- In the Americas: Not visible due to moon being below horizon at eclipse time
This rare total lunar eclipse will provide a striking blood-red moon visible to billions around the Eastern Hemisphere tonight.
