Archive · 13 Aug 2025
September Lunar Eclipse: 'Blood Moon' to Grace Asian Skies
Get ready for a cool sky show!
On September 7-8, 2025, the moon will turn a reddish color during a total lunar eclipse, often called a 'Blood Moon.'
This happens when the Earth gets between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow.
People in Asia, Australia, and parts of Europe, including India, will be able to see it.
You don't need any special tools, just look up!
The moon will appear a bit bigger and brighter.
This eclipse is also special because it's happening around the Harvest Moon.
A total lunar eclipse, known as a 'Blood Moon,' will occur on September 7-8, 2025.
The eclipse will be visible across Asia, Australia, and parts of Europe.
In India, the full red phase will be visible from 11:00 p.m. to 12:22 a.m. IST.
The eclipse is the second total lunar eclipse of 2025 and will coincide with the Harvest Moon.
Over 6.2 billion people globally may witness the eclipse.
- Who
- Skywatchers across the globe, especially in Asia, Australia, and Europe.
- What
- A total lunar eclipse (Blood Moon)
- When
- September 7-8, 2025
- Where
- Asia, Australia, and parts of Europe
- Why
- Earth is positioned directly between the sun and the moon, blocking sunlight.
- Event
- Total Lunar Eclipse
- Date
- September 7-8, 2025
- Visibility
- Asia, Australia, Europe
- Totality (UTC)
- 17:30 to 18:52
- India Visibility (IST)
- 11:00 p.m. to 12:22 a.m.
- Global Viewers
- Over 6.2 billion people