Total lunar eclipse ("Blood Moon"): September 7–8, 2025 Visibility: This rare "Blood Moon" is visible from Asia, Australia, Africa, and Europe. Approximately 87% of the world's population can witness at least part of the event. It will not be visible from most of North or South America. Timing in UTC: The period of totality (when the moon is fully in Earth's shadow) runs from 17:30 to 18:53 UTC on September 7, with the greatest eclipse at 18:11 UTC. Event highlights: Length: The totality phase will last 82 minutes, one of the longest in a decade. Appearance: The moon will turn a deep reddish-orange color due to sunlight being refracted by Earth's atmosphere. Alignment: The moon is near apogee (its farthest point from Earth) during this eclipse, causing it to move slower and remain in Earth's shadow longer. Nearby objects: The eclipsed moon will appear in the sky near Saturn No physical harm, only celestial beauty Unlike solar eclipses, there is no risk to the eyes or the body when watching this event. It can be admired with the naked eye, without fear of radiation or physical harm. The Moon's reddish glow is simply sunlight refracted through Earth's atmosphere, not a health hazard.
Total lunar eclipse ("Blood Moon"): September 7–8, 2025
ReplyDeleteVisibility: This rare "Blood Moon" is visible from Asia, Australia, Africa, and Europe. Approximately 87% of the world's population can witness at least part of the event. It will not be visible from most of North or South America.
Timing in UTC: The period of totality (when the moon is fully in Earth's shadow) runs from 17:30 to 18:53 UTC on September 7, with the greatest eclipse at 18:11 UTC.
Event highlights:
Length: The totality phase will last 82 minutes, one of the longest in a decade.
Appearance: The moon will turn a deep reddish-orange color due to sunlight being refracted by Earth's atmosphere.
Alignment: The moon is near apogee (its farthest point from Earth) during this eclipse, causing it to move slower and remain in Earth's shadow longer.
Nearby objects: The eclipsed moon will appear in the sky near Saturn
No physical harm, only celestial beauty
Unlike solar eclipses, there is no risk to the eyes or the body when watching this event. It can be admired with the naked eye, without fear of radiation or physical harm. The Moon's reddish glow is simply sunlight refracted through Earth's atmosphere, not a health hazard.