Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse on September 7 to Be Visible Worldwide

August 20, 2025 – Global:
The upcoming lunar eclipse on September 7, 2025, will feature a rare “blood moon,” a phenomenon in which the moon takes on a striking red hue. This occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its darkest shadow, or umbra, over the lunar surface.

As sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere, blue light is scattered more than red, giving the moon its characteristic red color during the eclipse. Experts note that not all lunar eclipses produce a red moon, making this event particularly special.

According to Time and Date, the September 7 eclipse will be visible to over 7 billion people worldwide, spanning approximately 77% of the global population. The total eclipse is expected to last about 82 minutes, starting at 8:28 PM and ending at 1:55 AM local times in Asia.

The eclipse will be best observed in parts of Asia including Pakistan, China, Japan, and India, but it will also be visible in Australia, South Africa, Europe, and other regions. This will mark one of the most widely observed eclipses in recent history.

This will be the second lunar eclipse of 2025, following the first one on March 14, which was not visible in Pakistan due to its occurrence during daylight hours. Lunar eclipses of this magnitude typically occur once every 18 months.

Astronomers emphasize that this global visibility and the vivid red hue make the September 7 blood moon a rare and extraordinary celestial event for skywatchers everywhere.