Tonight (from September 7 to 8, 2025), the Moon will slide in the shadow of the earth for a total lunar eclipse, creating a dramatic ‘Blood Moon’.
It is completely sure to see with the naked eye; No filters or glasses are needed. All you need to do is make sure the moon wants at the right time, sit, relax and enjoy the show.
If you live outside the display area or you can’t go outside to see the eclipse live, luckily you can Look at Blood Moon’s total lunar eclipse on September 7 with these live broadcasts, or here at Space.com. You can also continue with our Lunar Eclipse Live Blog For updates, images and milestones as the eclipse develops. Find everything you need to know about the total lunar eclipse with our integral September 2025 Total lunar eclipse guide.
Asia and Western Australia get the full show. Much of Europe and Africa will see the moon already total as it increases, while the Americas will be lost this time. In total, around 7 billion people will be in a range of at least part of the eclipse, according to Time and date.
When looking
The eclipse extends from 11:28 AM EDT (15:28 GMT) to 4:55 PM EDT (20:55 GMT). The highlight is the unusually long 82 minutes of totality, which lasts from 1:30 pm to 2:52 pm edt (17:30 to 18:52 GMT).
This eclipse occurs only 2.7 days before the moon reaches perigee, or its point closest to the earth. That makes the moon seem a little bigger than usual, which adds to the show.
Seeing tips for tonight
- Beat the clouds: See your local forecast and have a close backup place.
- Give him time: The drama develops slowly: plan to see before, the duration and after the whole.
- Low horizon? In parts of Europe, the moon was already rose eclipsed. Choose an observation place with a clear view of the eastern horizon.
- Kit is not required: Binoculars help with details, but they are not essential.
Because the moon will sit in the deep of the earth’s umbra, the darkest part of the shadow of our planet, wait for a rich totality of the duration of the dark red tone. Lunar eclippes can vary in brightness, depending on the atmosphere of the earth, but it is forecast that this is particularly surprising.
Editor’s note: If you capture a photo of the total lunar eclipse and want to share it with us, send it by email to spacephotos@space.com next to any comments.
