Sky gazers globally are getting ready to witness one of the most dramatic astronomical events of the decade the Blood Moon of 2025. During the night of September 7-8, the Moon will enter Earth’s shadow, shining with a deep crimson red in a total lunar eclipse. This uncommon celestial phenomenon will not appear again until 2026, making it an unmissable sight.
Where and When to See the Eclipse
The eclipse will be seen in Asia, Australia, eastern Africa, and Europe. For most, it will occur in the early evening, and others will see the shining Moon after midnight. The following are the estimated times of maximum totality worldwide:-
London (BST): 7:30 p.m. – 7:52 p.m. (Sept. 7)
Paris (CEST): 7:30 p.m. – 8:52 p.m. (Sept. 7)
Cape Town (SAST): 7:30 p.m. – 8:52 p.m. (Sept. 7)
Istanbul / Cairo / Nairobi (EEST / EAT): 8:30 p.m. – 9:52 p.m. (Sept. 7)
Tehran (IRST): 9:00 p.m. – 10:22 p.m. (Sept. 7)
Mumbai (IST): 11:00 p.m. (Sept. 7) – 12:22 a.m. (Sept. 8)
Bangkok (ICT): 12:30 a.m. – 1:52 a.m. (Sept. 8)
Beijing (CST): 1:30 a.m. – 2:52 a.m. (Sept. 8)
Hong Kong (HKT): 1:30 a.m. – 2:52 a.m. (Sept. 8)
Perth (AWST): 1:30 a.m. – 2:52 a.m. (Sept. 8)
Tokyo (JST): 2:30 a.m. – 3:52 a.m. (Sept. 8)
Sydney (AEST): 3:30 a.m. – 4:52 a.m. (Sept. 8)
Viewers in these locales can put on their calendars what will likely be an awe-inspiring spectacle.
Science and Symbolism of the Blood Moon
For centuries, Blood Moons have created myth, with most cultures connecting the red colour with transformation or change. The effect is explained through Rayleigh scattering in modern science the same mechanism that reddens sunsets. When Earth’s atmosphere scatters light, only longer red wavelengths pass through to reach the Moon, which is reddened.
This eclipse is extra special because it happens only days before the Moon comes nearest to the earth, its closest point to our planet. So, the Moon will be a little bigger than normal, shining that much deeper and darker red than in many eclipses.
A Night to Remember
From myth to modern science, the Blood Moon has always captivated everyone. Whether you’re in London, Mumbai, Tokyo, or Sydney, stepping outside to watch this rare crimson spectacle will be an unforgettable experience.
