On the night of September 7–8, 2025, the Moon will once again be swallowed by Earth’s shadow — transforming into a deep, eerie blood-red orb for the last time this year. Yes, the second and final total lunar eclipse of 2025 is almost here.
This cosmic blackout will last more than five hours, peaking with a chilling 82 minutes of totality when the Moon will look less like a gentle nightlight and more like a burning ember hanging in the sky. It’s no wonder ancient cultures saw blood moons as omens of doom — because let’s face it, the sight of our only satellite dripping red is creepy as hell.
Who Gets the Show? (Hint: Not the U.S.)
Unfortunately for skywatchers in the Americas, this celestial horror show won’t be visible. By the time the eclipse begins at 11:28 a.m. EDT (15:28 UTC), the Moon will have already set across North and South America. Translation: if you live in the Western Hemisphere, you’re out of luck.
Instead, the eclipse will put on its most terrifying face over Asia and Western Australia, where more than 6 billion people — that’s nearly 77% of Earth’s population — will see the Moon fully consumed by Earth’s shadow. Large parts of Europe and Africa will also catch at least part of totality before the show ends globally at 20:55 UTC.
But Don’t Panic, North America… There’s a Livestream
If you’re stuck in the wrong time zone, you can still witness the blood moon thanks to the Virtual Telescope Project in Italy, which will livestream the event beginning Sept. 7 at 1:45 p.m. EDT (17:45 UTC). By then, the Moon will already be rising in Italy, partly eclipsed — before slipping fully into the umbra about 45 minutes later.
👉 You can watch it unfold live on the Virtual Telescope Project’s YouTube channel.
Why So Red?
During totality, the Moon doesn’t disappear completely — it glows red thanks to a phenomenon called Rayleigh scattering. As sunlight bends around Earth, our atmosphere filters out shorter blue wavelengths and lets the longer red light slip through. That filtered red light paints the Moon the color of blood, rust, or if you’re really into the apocalypse, the color of spilled prophecy.
And Then Comes the Solar Eclipse…
As cosmic law dictates, a solar eclipse always follows a lunar eclipse two weeks later. On Sept. 21, 2025, a partial solar eclipse will be visible from parts of New Zealand, Australia, and Antarctica, with up to 80% of the Sun’s disk blotted out. Islands in the Pacific like Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa will get a slimmer bite — under 30% coverage — but still enough to remind us that our solar system loves drama.
🔭 Mark your calendars: Sept. 7 will drench the Moon in blood for the last time in 2025. Whether you’re watching it from Asia, Europe, or glued to a livestream, it’s a reminder that the sky is still the most bizarre stage show on Earth.
Summary
When is the Sept. 7, 2025 Blood Moon?
- Date: Night of September 7–8, 2025
- Eclipse begins: 11:28 a.m. EDT | 15:28 UTC
- Totality duration: 82 minutes (over an hour of blood-red Moon)
- End of global eclipse: 20:55 UTC
The entire event will last over five hours, with the full blood moon spectacle visible in key regions across the globe.
Where Can You See the Sept. 7, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse?
Sadly, not everywhere.
- ❌ North & South America: Sorry, by the time the eclipse starts, the Moon will have set. No blood moon for you.
- ✅ Asia & Western Australia: The best seats in the house — billions will witness the full eclipse.
- ✅ Europe & Africa: You’ll see at least part of the total eclipse before it ends.
👉 In total, about 6 billion people (77% of Earth’s population) will be able to see the blood moon live in the sky.
Can You Watch the Blood Moon in North America?
Yes, but only online.
The Time and Date Channel will livestream the event for free.
- Livestream begins: Sept. 7, 1:45 p.m. EDT | 17:45 UTC
- Totality begins: ~45 minutes after moonrise in Italy
📺 Watch live on the Time and Date YouTube channel.
Why Does the Moon Turn Red During a Total Lunar Eclipse?
The Moon looks blood-red thanks to Rayleigh scattering. When Earth blocks direct sunlight, the only light that reaches the Moon has been bent through our atmosphere. Shorter blue wavelengths scatter away, leaving only longer red light to paint the Moon’s surface.
That’s why it looks like an ember in the sky — or, if you’re feeling apocalyptic, like the cosmos bleeding out above us.
What’s Next After the Blood Moon?
Two weeks later, the sky brings us another spectacle:
- Sept. 21, 2025 — Partial Solar Eclipse
- Visible from New Zealand, Australia, Antarctica, and Pacific Islands (Fiji, Tonga, Samoa)
- Up to 80% of the Sun covered in peak locations
So September 2025 is shaping up to be a month of cosmic drama.
How to Watch the Sept. 7, 2025 Blood Moon Eclipse
- If you’re in Asia, Australia, Europe, or Africa → Just look up. The sky will do the rest.
- If you’re in the Americas → Fire up the Virtual Telescope livestream and watch the apocalypse in HD.
- Check the time → Use Timeanddate’s eclipse map to see exact visibility for your region.
✨ Bottom Line:
The Sept. 7, 2025 total lunar eclipse is the last blood moon of the year — a rare, five-hour celestial performance that billions will witness live. Don’t miss it, whether you’re outside under the real sky or tuning in online.
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