{"id":120764,"date":"2025-09-05T13:34:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T13:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/120764\/"},"modified":"2025-09-05T13:34:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T13:34:12","slug":"lunar-eclipse-september-2025-australia-blood-moon-september-7-supermoon-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/120764\/","title":{"rendered":"Lunar Eclipse September 2025 Australia | Blood Moon September 7 | Supermoon September 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

September 7-8, 2025, brings a stunning \u201cBlood Moon\u201d total lunar eclipse, painting the Moon red for 82 unforgettable minutes. Billions of people in Australia, Europe, India, China, Russia, Africa, and Asia will get to see at least part of the total eclipse. Use the free Sky Tonight app<\/a> to check eclipse times in your location \u2014 and don\u2019t miss one of the most spectacular astronomical events this year!<\/p>\n

Contents<\/p>\n

Where will the September 2025 total lunar eclipse be visible?<\/p>\n

The Blood Moon eclipse on September 7-8, 2025, will last from 17:30 GMT (1:30 p.m. EDT) to 18:52 GMT (2:52 p.m. EDT)<\/a> and will be visible from regions where this timing coincides with nighttime (make sure to convert this time to your local time). The map below shows the regions of visibility.<\/p>\n

Visibility map of September 2025 Blood Moon
\n\"LunarThe global map of the total lunar eclipse on September 7-8, 2025.<\/p>\n

The total lunar eclipse will be visible in some locations, while in others, only part of it will be visible because the Moon will rise later or set earlier there:<\/p>\n

The entire eclipse will be visible from parts of Australia, India, Central Asia, some regions of Russia, Japan, and East Africa.<\/p>\n

At least part of the total eclipse will be visible from Europe, Asia, eastern Australia, Africa, and New Zealand.<\/p>\n

The total eclipse will not be visible over the Americas.<\/p>\n

This will be a truly global event. About 7.03 billion people (88% of the world\u2019s population) will see at least part of the total phase, and around 6.27 billion people (77% of the world\u2019s population) will see the entire total phase from beginning to end!<\/p>\n

\"LunarA step-by-step guide on how to view the detailed lunar eclipse map in the Sky Tonight app<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Explore the full interactive map in the free Sky Tonight app<\/a>. Open the eclipse event in the calendar at the bottom of the screen. Swipe the image to the left to see the map. Tap the blue square icon in the upper right corner to expand it and zoom in to check visibility for your exact location.<\/p>\n

Visibility map of the Blood Moon eclipse for Australia
\n\"LunarMap of the total lunar eclipse on September 7-8, 2025, in Australia. The numbers next to the Moon icon indicate how high the Moon will rise above the horizon during totality in different locations. The lower the Moon, the more spectacular it appears.<\/p>\n

People in Australia will see the entire Blood Moon phase, lasting 1 hour 22 minutes and 3 seconds.<\/p>\n

The entire lunar eclipse, including penumbral phases, will be visible from Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and most of South Australia. The entire eclipse will last from 00:58 ACST to 06:25 ACST or from 23:28 AWST to 04:55 AWST. The Blood Moon begins at 03:00 ACST or 01:30 AWST.<\/p>\n

In Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, observers will see the entire total and partial of the eclipse. Only part of the penumbral phases will not be visible, but these phases are very faint and difficult to notice. The eclipse will begin at 01:28 AEST and last until moonset. The Blood Moon begins at 03:30 AEST.<\/p>\n

\"Lunar<\/p>\n

Visibility of the Blood Moon Eclipse in the United Kingdom and Ireland
\n\"LunarMap of the total lunar eclipse on September 7-8, 2025, in the United Kingdom and Ireland.<\/p>\n

In the UK, the total lunar eclipse of September 7, 2025 will be more challenging to observe compared to southern Europe, since the Moon rises after the eclipse has already begun. Observers in eastern parts of the country will have the best chance to catch some of the total phase, while those farther west may only see a partial eclipse.<\/p>\n

Across the UK, the Moon rises low in the east-southeastern sky around 19:30\u201320:00 BST, while totality ends at 19:52 BST. This means the farther east you are, the longer you\u2019ll be able to see the red Moon. After totality ends, a partial eclipse continues until 20:56 BST, followed by a faint penumbral phase until 21:55 BST.<\/p>\n

Regional highlights:<\/p>\n

London (southeast): Moonrise 19:30 BST; only the last ~22 minutes of totality are visible, with the Moon very low above the horizon.
\nNorwich (east): Moonrise 19:25 BST; ~27 minutes of totality.
\nManchester (northwest): Moonrise 19:41 BST; only about 11 minutes of totality observable.
\nEdinburgh (Scotland): Moonrise 19:48 BST; totality visible for ~4 minutes before it ends at 19:52.
\nBelfast (Northern Ireland): Moonrise 19:57 BST; no totality visible (total phase ends at 20:52 below the horizon here); partial phase visible until 21:56, then penumbral to 22:55.<\/p>\n

\"LunarHere is a timetable of the lunar eclipse on September 7-8, 2025, in London, UK.<\/p>\n

In summary, eastern England offers the longest opportunity to see the Moon turning red, while western parts of the UK will see only a very short glimpse of totality or just the partial eclipse phase, when part of the lunar disk appears darkened.<\/p>\n

Can I see the eclipse in my location?<\/p>\n

You can easily find out if the eclipse is visible from your location with the help of the free astronomy app Sky Tonight<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"LunarFind out the eclipse visibility for your location with the Sky Tonight app<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Type \u201clunar eclipse\u201d in the search field.<\/p>\n

Tap the matching result.<\/p>\n

Find the visibility times for your location below the picture.<\/p>\n

\"LunarUse the Sky Tonight app<\/a> to learn where the eclipsed Moon will be in your sky and how it will be oriented from your location.<\/p>\n

The app also shows where the eclipsed Moon will appear in your sky:<\/p>\n

Tap the target button.
\nThen tap the compass button to match the image on your screen with the real sky.
\nFollow the white arrow until the Moon appears on your screen.<\/p>\n

This way, you can plan your viewing in advance. To enjoy the eclipse, you only need to know the right time (you\u2019ll find it in the next section or in the Sky Tonight app<\/a>) and look up at the sky. Lunar eclipses are completely safe to watch with the naked eye. Special equipment is not required, but binoculars or a telescope can reveal more details and make the observations even more memorable.<\/p>\n

Bright star near the Blood Moon in September 2025<\/p>\n

During the total lunar eclipse on September 7-8, 2025, you may notice a bright yellowish \u201cstar\u201d close to the Blood Moon. This is not a star at all \u2014 it\u2019s Saturn<\/a>. The planet will be at its closest to the Moon on September 8 at 17:10 GMT (1:10 p.m. EDT), with a separation of about 3\u00b030\u2032.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need to wait for this exact time to spot it. Saturn will be near the Moon throughout the eclipse night, making the event even more spectacular. To confirm what you see, open the Sky Tonight app and point your device at the bright object. The app will instantly identify Saturn and other nearby stars and planets.<\/p>\n

Check our related article to explore more upcoming Moon-planet conjunctions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Time of the lunar eclipse in September 2025
\n\"LunarTimeline of the total lunar eclipse on September 7-8, 2025.<\/p>\n

Lunar eclipses are global events. They happen at the same moment for everyone, but the local clock time depends on your time zone. The September 2025 lunar eclipse will occur on Sunday, September 7, 2025, and will last from 15:28 GMT (11:28 a.m. EDT) to 20:55 GMT (4:55 p.m. EDT).<\/p>\n

Here is the detailed schedule in GMT \/ EDT (with CEST kept for Europe):<\/p>\n

Penumbral eclipse begins \u2014 15:28:25 GMT (11:28:25 a.m. EDT) \/ 17:28:25 CEST
\nPartial eclipse begins \u2014 16:27:09 GMT (12:27:09 p.m. EDT) \/ 18:27:09 CEST
\nTotal eclipse begins \u2014 17:30:48 GMT (1:30:48 p.m. EDT) \/ 19:30:48 CEST
\nMaximum eclipse \u2014 18:11:47 GMT (2:11:47 p.m. EDT) \/ 20:11:47 CEST
\nTotal eclipse ends \u2014 18:52:51 GMT (2:52:51 p.m. EDT) \/ 20:52:51 CEST
\nPartial eclipse ends \u2014 19:56:31 GMT (3:56:31 p.m. EDT) \/ 21:56:31 CEST
\nPenumbral eclipse ends \u2014 20:55:08 GMT (4:55:08 p.m. EDT) \/ 22:55:08 CEST<\/p>\n

The entire eclipse will last 5 hours 27 minutes.<\/p>\n

The total phase, when the Moon is inside Earth\u2019s darkest shadow and appears red, will last 1 hour 22 minutes.<\/p>\n

When will the Blood Moon happen? (Local times)<\/p>\n

The most spectacular part of the total lunar eclipse is the \u201cBlood Moon\u201d phase, when the Moon appears deep red. In September 2025, this phase will last from 17:30 to 18:52 GMT (1:30 to 2:52 p.m. EDT) on Sunday, September 7 \u2014 a total of 82 minutes.<\/p>\n

Here are the local times for selected cities where the full Blood Moon will be visible:<\/p>\n

Bangkok \u2014 12:30 to 01:52 a.m. ICT, Monday, Sept. 8
\nBeijing \u2014 01:30 to 02:52 a.m. CST, Monday, Sept. 8
\nHong Kong \u2014 01:30 to 02:52 a.m. HKT, Monday, Sept. 8
\nPerth, Australia \u2014 01:30 to 02:52 a.m. AWST, Monday, Sept. 8
\nTokyo \u2014 02:30 to 03:52 a.m. JST, Monday, Sept. 8
\nSydney \u2014 03:30 to 04:52 a.m. AEST, Monday, Sept. 8
\nMumbai, India \u2014 11:00 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 7 to 12:22 a.m. IST, Monday, Sept. 8
\nTehran, Iran \u2014 09:00 to 10:22 p.m. IRST, Sunday, Sept. 7
\nCairo \u2014 08:30 to 09:52 p.m. EEST, Sunday, Sept. 7
\nIstanbul \u2014 08:30 to 09:52 p.m. EEST, Sunday, Sept. 7
\nNairobi, Kenya \u2014 08:30 to 09:52 p.m. EAT, Sunday, Sept. 7
\nCape Town, South Africa \u2014 07:30 to 08:52 p.m. SAST, Sunday, Sept. 7<\/p>\n

In Europe, many locations will not see the entire totality because the Moon rises after the total phase has already started. Below are the totality times and local moonrise times for selected cities:<\/p>\n

London \u2014 Totality: 18:30 \u2013 19:52 BST. Moonrise at 19:30 BST.
\nParis \u2014 Totality: 19:30 \u2013 20:52 CEST. Moonrise at 20:17 CEST.
\nBerlin \u2014 Totality: 19:30 \u2013 20:52 CEST. Moonrise at 19:37 CEST.
\nMadrid \u2014 Totality: 19:30 \u2013 20:52 CEST. Moonrise at 20:34 CEST.
\nRome \u2014 Totality: 19:30 \u2013 20:52 CEST. Moonrise at 19:30 CEST.
\nWarsaw \u2014 Totality: 19:30 \u2013 20:52 CEST. Moonrise at 19:06 CEST.
\nAthens \u2014 Totality: 20:30 \u2013 21:52 EEST. Moonrise at 19:41 EEST.
\nHelsinki \u2014 Totality: 20:30 \u2013 21:52 EEST. Moonrise at 20:02 EEST.
\nKyiv \u2014 Totality: 20:30 \u2013 21:52 EEST. Moonrise at 19:25 EEST.
\nMoscow \u2014 Totality: 20:30 \u2013 21:52 MSK. Moonrise at 19:03 MSK.<\/p>\n

What will happen during the total lunar eclipse?
\n\"EarthThe Moon passing through Earth\u2019s shadow during the lunar eclipse on September 7-8, 2025.<\/p>\n

On the night of September 7-8, 2025, the full Corn Moon<\/a> will move into Earth\u2019s dark umbral shadow. As this happens, its bright surface will begin to fade, and the color will shift from silver to reddish-orange. When the Moon is completely inside the shadow, it will take on a deeper red hue. This total phase will last 1 hour and 22 minutes.<\/p>\n

The appearance of the Moon depends on how deeply it sinks into Earth\u2019s shadow. Astronomers measure this with the eclipse magnitude<\/a>. In September, the magnitude will be 1.362, slightly greater than the 1.180 recorded during the March 2025 eclipse, which means the September eclipse will look darker. By comparison, the darkest total lunar eclipse of the decade<\/a> will occur in June 2029, with a magnitude of 1.845.<\/p>\n

This total lunar eclipse will also happen about 2.7 days before perigee, the Moon\u2019s closest point to Earth in its orbit. Because of this, the Moon will appear slightly larger than usual. However, the Blood Moon in September 2025 won\u2019t be a Supermoon<\/a> \u2014 the next Supermoon will take place on October 21, 2025<\/a>. It will become the first Supermoon of the year.<\/p>\n

\"Supermoons<\/p>\n

What is a Supermoon and a Micromoon? When to observe our natural satellite at its biggest and brightest? Take a look at this infographic to find it out!<\/p>\n

See Infographic<\/a>
\nWhat happens during the different phases of the lunar eclipse?<\/p>\n

Penumbral eclipse begins: The Moon enters Earth\u2019s penumbra, the faint outer shadow. Its surface dims slightly, but the change is hard to notice.<\/p>\n

Partial eclipse begins: The Moon moves into Earth\u2019s darker umbra. A dark shadow begins to cover the lunar disk, making it look as if a \u201cbite\u201d has been taken out of it.<\/p>\n

Totality begins: The entire Moon is inside Earth\u2019s umbra and takes on a coppery red color, often called a Blood Moon. Binoculars or a telescope can improve the view. Any camera, including the one on your smartphone, will capture the effect well.<\/p>\n

Totality ends: The Moon starts to leave the umbra. The red color fades, and a dark shadow appears again on the opposite side of the lunar disk.<\/p>\n

Partial eclipse ends: The Moon completely exits the umbra and remains only in the penumbra. The slight dimming at this stage is difficult to detect.<\/p>\n

Penumbral eclipse ends: The Moon leaves Earth\u2019s penumbra, and the eclipse is over.<\/p>\n

What will the eclipse look like from your location?<\/p>\n

You can check in advance how the September 2025 lunar eclipse will appear from your location. Lunar and solar eclipses are well studied, and scientists can calculate and simulate them with high accuracy. Today, many apps and websites provide this information.<\/p>\n

One example is the Eclipse Guide app<\/a>. Its interactive maps show the entire eclipse, from beginning to end, with the Moon\u2019s orientation adjusted for your location.<\/p>\n

The app also provides exact eclipse times in your time zone, suggests the best viewing spots, and offers reminders so you do not miss the event. Since eclipses happen every year, Eclipse Guide<\/a> can also help you plan future observations.<\/p>\n

September 2025 Blood Moon F.A.Q.
\nWill there be a Blood Moon tonight?<\/p>\n

The closest Blood Moon will occur on the night of September 7-8, 2025 (from Sunday to Monday). It will be the second and final total lunar eclipse of 2025. Read our dedicated article to learn more about lunar eclipses<\/a> and how they work.<\/p>\n

When is the next lunar eclipse?<\/p>\n

After September 2025, the next lunar eclipse will take place on March 2-3, 2026. This will also be a \u201cBlood Moon\u201d total lunar eclipse. It will be slightly less spectacular than the September event, but will be fully visible over northeast Asia, northwestern North America, and the central Pacific Ocean.<\/p>\n

For more information about upcoming eclipses<\/a>, check out our regularly updated infographic.<\/p>\n

\"5<\/p>\n

List of 5 upcoming lunar and solar eclipses, their dates, timelines, and visibility maps. Find out whether you can see them from your location!<\/p>\n

See Infographic<\/a>
\nWhen is the next total lunar eclipse?<\/p>\n

The total lunar eclipse on March 2-3, 2026 is the next one after September 2025. Remarkably, this makes three total lunar eclipses in a row. After that, the next total lunar eclipse will not occur until December 31, 2028. This event will be special: it will coincide with a blue moon<\/a> and will be the first total lunar eclipse ever to happen on New Year\u2019s Eve and New Year\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

\"BloodThe total lunar eclipse in 2028 will coincide with New Year\u2019s Day.
\nWhen can you see a lunar eclipse?<\/p>\n

A lunar eclipse takes place when Earth passes directly between the Sun and a full Moon. As the Moon moves through Earth\u2019s umbra \u2014 the central, darkest part of the shadow \u2014 it appears dimmer and often turns red.<\/p>\n

September 2025 lunar eclipse: Bottom Line<\/p>\n

The Blood Moon on September 7-8, 2025 will be one of the most widely visible eclipses of the decade. With more than six billion people able to watch the full totality, this is a record-breaking sky event that should not be missed! Use the free Sky Tonight app<\/a> to find the eclipse visibility time for your location and plan your observations ahead.<\/p>\n

While you wait for this epic event, try our interactive quiz<\/a> and test your knowledge of solar and lunar eclipses. Prove that you can pass this quiz better than 95% of users!<\/p>\n

\"Man<\/p>\n

Can solar eclipses be seen from the Moon? When was a solar eclipse first recorded on video? Test your knowledge of solar and lunar eclipses with this quiz.<\/p>\n

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