{"id":114072,"date":"2025-09-02T11:32:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T11:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/114072\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T11:32:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T11:32:07","slug":"uae-skywatchers-set-for-five-hour-blood-moon-during-rare-total-lunar-eclipse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/114072\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE skywatchers set for five-hour Blood Moon during rare total lunar eclipse"},"content":{"rendered":"

A rare total lunar eclipse<\/a>, also known as a Blood Moon, will be visible across the UAE<\/a> on Sunday evening, treating skywatchers to one of the year\u2019s most dramatic celestial sights.<\/p>\n

The celestial show will appear for about five and a half hours, as the Moon passes through the Earth\u2019s shadow.<\/p>\n

It will play out in a sequence of phases, visible across the UAE and around the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is one of the rare astronomical events happening in the UAE in 2025,\u201d Khadijah Ahmed, operations manager at the Dubai Astronomy Group, told The National. \u201cWe will host an event for the eclipse and encourage everyone to witness it. You don\u2019t need any special equipment \u2013 just go outside and look up.\u201d<\/p>\n

It will be visible to about 87 per cent of the world\u2019s population, including those in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia.<\/p>\n

Timeline of the dramatic phases<\/p>\n

It begins at 7.28pm GST, when the Moon enters the faint outer edge of Earth\u2019s shadow in what is known as the penumbral phase. The change will be faint at first, but by 8.27pm it will look as though a dark bite has been taken out of the Moon.<\/p>\n

Totality, when the Moon is covered completely by the Earth\u2019s shadow, will take place at 9.30pm, turning the lunar surface a striking shade of red or copper.<\/p>\n

The eclipse reaches its peak at 10.12pm and totality continues until 10.53pm.<\/p>\n

From there, the shadow will gradually recede, until the eclipse has ended just before 1am on Monday. The Moon will spend 82 minutes fully eclipsed, making it one of the longest total lunar eclipses in years.<\/p>\n

Why it happens<\/p>\n

A total lunar eclipse happens when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up perfectly, with the planet casting its shadow across the Moon.<\/p>\n

Instead of disappearing, the Moon takes on a dramatic new look because sunlight bends through Earth\u2019s atmosphere, which filters out the blues and lets the red and orange tones shine, giving it the Blood Moon moniker.<\/p>\n

Where to watch the eclipse<\/p>\n

The eclipse will be visible across all seven emirates, but skywatchers interested in a community experience can observe it with the Dubai Astronomy Group.<\/p>\n

It is hosting a public viewing event at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library from 7pm to 11pm, with tickets priced at Dh250 ($68) for adults and Dh200 for children.<\/p>\n

There will be telescopes and astronomy-themed activities.<\/p>\n

The organisation will also lead a global livestream, in collaboration with observatories and astronomy groups from more than a dozen countries including Spain, Australia, India, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.<\/p>\n

The group is also plans to capture an image of the Moon eclipsed over Burj Khalifa.<\/p>\n

Long wait for the next one<\/p>\n

Those who miss Sunday\u2019s spectacle will have to wait until July 6, 2028, to view another lunar eclipse in the UAE’s skies.<\/p>\n

That will only be a partial eclipse, with a portion of the Moon darkened by the Earth\u2019s shadow. The next total lunar eclipse in the UAE will be on December 31, 2028 \u2013 a New Year\u2019s Eve Blood Moon that will last more than five hours.<\/p>\n

Pharaoh’s curse<\/p>\n

British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened.
He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia.
Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from \u201cpain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes\u201d.
Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.<\/p>\n

GAC GS8 Specs<\/p>\n

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo<\/p>\n

Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm<\/p>\n

Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm<\/p>\n

Transmission: 8-speed auto<\/p>\n

Fuel consumption: 9.1L\/100km<\/p>\n

On sale: Now<\/p>\n

Price: From Dh149,900<\/p>\n

What sanctions would be reimposed?<\/p>\n

Under \u2018snapback\u2019, measures imposed on Iran by the UN Security Council in six resolutions would be restored, including:<\/p>\n

An arms embargo
\nA ban on uranium enrichment and reprocessing
\nA ban on launches and other activities with ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons, as well as ballistic missile technology transfer and technical assistance
\nA targeted global asset freeze and travel ban on Iranian individuals and entities
\nAuthorisation for countries to inspect Iran Air Cargo and Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines cargoes for banned goods
\nBMW M5 specs<\/p>\n

Engine: 4.4-litre twin-turbo V-8 petrol enging with additional electric motor<\/p>\n

Power: 727hp<\/p>\n

Torque: 1,000Nm<\/p>\n

Transmission: 8-speed auto<\/p>\n

Fuel consumption: 10.6L\/100km<\/p>\n

On sale: Now<\/p>\n

Price: From Dh650,000<\/p>\n

War 2<\/p>\n

Director: Ayan Mukerji<\/p>\n

Stars: Hrithik Roshan, NTR, Kiara Advani, Ashutosh Rana<\/p>\n

Rating: 2\/5<\/p>\n

Jetour T1 specs<\/p>\n

Engine: 2-litre turbocharged<\/p>\n

Power: 254hp<\/p>\n

Torque: 390Nm<\/p>\n

Price: From Dh126,000<\/p>\n

Available: Now<\/p>\n

Lexus LX700h specs<\/p>\n

Engine: 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 plus supplementary electric motor<\/p>\n

Power: 464hp at 5,200rpm<\/p>\n

Torque: 790Nm from 2,000-3,600rpm<\/p>\n

Transmission: 10-speed auto<\/p>\n

Fuel consumption: 11.7L\/100km<\/p>\n

On sale: Now<\/p>\n

Price: From Dh590,000<\/p>\n

The specs<\/p>\n

Engine: 4.0-litre flat-six<\/p>\n

Torque: 450Nm at 6,100rpm<\/p>\n

Transmission: 7-speed PDK auto or 6-speed manual<\/p>\n

Fuel economy, combined: 13.8L\/100km<\/p>\n

On sale: Available to order now<\/p>\n

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HIJRA<\/p>\n

Starring:\u00a0Lamar Faden, Khairiah Nathmy, Nawaf Al-Dhufairy<\/p>\n

Director: Shahad Ameen<\/p>\n

Rating: 3\/5<\/p>\n

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The years Ramadan fell in MayMEFCC information<\/p>\n

Tickets range from Dh110 for an advance single-day pass to Dh300 for a weekend pass at the door. VIP tickets have sold out. Visit www.mefcc.com<\/a> to purchase tickets in advance.<\/p>\n

The five pillars of IslamLabour dispute<\/p>\n

The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.<\/p>\n

– Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law\u00a0<\/p>\n

When\u00a0Umm\u00a0Kulthum\u00a0performed\u00a0in\u00a0Abu\u00a0Dhabi<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Key facilities
\nOlympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m\/25m training lanes
\nPremier League-standard football pitch
\n400m Olympic running track
\nNBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
\n600-seat auditorium
\nSpaces for historical and cultural exploration
\nAn elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
\nSpecialist robotics and science laboratories
\nAR and VR-enabled learning centres
\nDisruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
\nIf you go…<\/p>\n

Etihad flies daily from\u00a0Abu Dhabi to Zurich, with fares starting from Dh2,807 return. Frequent high speed trains between Zurich and Vienna make stops at St. Anton.<\/p>\n

Ziina users can donate to relief efforts in Beirut<\/p>\n

Ziina users will be able to use the app to help relief efforts in Beirut, which has been left reeling after an August blast caused an estimated $15 billion in damage\u00a0and left thousands homeless. Ziina has partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to raise money for the Lebanese capital, co-founder Faisal Toukan says. \u201cAs of October 1, the UNHCR has the first certified badge on Ziina and is automatically part of user’s top friends’ list during this campaign. Users can now donate any amount to the Beirut relief with two clicks. The money raised will go towards rebuilding houses for the families that were impacted by the explosion.\u201d<\/p>\n

HIV on the rise in the region<\/p>\n

A 2019 United Nations special analysis on Aids reveals 37 per cent of new HIV infections in the Mena region are from people injecting drugs.<\/p>\n

New HIV infections have also risen by 29 per cent in western Europe and Asia, and by 7 per cent in Latin America, but declined elsewhere.<\/p>\n

Egypt has shown the highest increase in recorded cases of HIV since 2010, up by 196 per cent.<\/p>\n

Access to HIV testing, treatment and care in the region is well below the global average.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Few statistics have been published on the number of cases in\u00a0the UAE, although a UNAIDS report said 1.5 per cent of the prison population has the virus.<\/p>\n

In numbers: China in Dubai<\/p>\n

The number of Chinese people living in Dubai: An estimated 200,000<\/p>\n

Number of Chinese people in International City: Almost 50,000<\/p>\n

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2018\/19: 120,000<\/p>\n

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2010: 20,000<\/p>\n

Percentage increase in visitors in eight years: 500 per cent<\/p>\n

What is hepatitis?<\/p>\n

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, which can lead to\u00a0fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer.<\/p>\n

There are 5 main hepatitis viruses, referred to as types A, B, C, D and E.<\/p>\n

Hepatitis C\u00a0is mostly transmitted through exposure to infective blood. This can occur through blood transfusions, contaminated injections during medical procedures, and through injecting\u00a0drugs. Sexual transmission is also possible, but is much less common.<\/p>\n

People infected with hepatitis C experience few or no symptoms, meaning they can live with the virus for years without being diagnosed. This delay in treatment can increase the risk of significant liver damage.<\/p>\n

There are an estimated 170 million carriers of Hepatitis C around the world.<\/p>\n

The virus causes approximately 399,000 fatalities each year worldwide, according to WHO.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Key findings of Jenkins report
\nFounder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, “accepted the political utility of violence”
\nViews of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have \u201cconsistently been understood\u201d as permitting \u201cthe use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society\u201d and \u201cnever been institutionally disowned\u201d by the movement.
\nMuslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
\nLaying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: “The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism.”
\nThe specs<\/p>\n

AT4 Ultimate, as tested<\/p>\n

Engine: 6.2-litre V8<\/p>\n

Power: 420hp<\/p>\n

Torque: 623Nm<\/p>\n

Transmission: 10-speed automatic<\/p>\n

Price: From Dh330,800 (Elevation: Dh236,400; AT4: Dh286,800; Denali: Dh345,800)<\/p>\n

On sale: Now<\/p>\n

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pocketsAI traffic lights to ease congestion at seven points to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street<\/p>\n

The seven points are:<\/p>\n

Shakhbout bin Sultan Street<\/p>\n

Dhafeer Street<\/p>\n

Hadbat Al Ghubainah Street (outbound)<\/p>\n

Salama bint Butti Street<\/p>\n

Al Dhafra Street<\/p>\n

Rabdan Street<\/p>\n

Umm Yifina Street exit (inbound)<\/p>\n

The specs<\/p>\n

Engine: 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6<\/p>\n

Power: 380hp at 5,800rpm<\/p>\n

Torque: 530Nm at 1,300-4,500rpm<\/p>\n

Transmission: Eight-speed auto<\/p>\n

Price: From Dh299,000 ($81,415)<\/p>\n

On sale:\u00a0Now<\/p>\n

SQUADS<\/p>\n

South Africa:
JP Duminy (capt), Hashim Amla, Farhaan Behardien, Quinton de Kock (wkt), AB de Villiers, Robbie Frylinck, Beuran Hendricks, David Miller, Mangaliso Mosehle (wkt), Dane Paterson, Aaron Phangiso, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Tabraiz Shamsi<\/p>\n

Bangladesh
Shakib Al Hasan (capt), Imrul Kayes, Liton Das (wkt), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim (wkt), Nasir Hossain, Rubel Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Shafiul Islam, Soumya Sarkar, Taskin Ahmed<\/p>\n

Fixtures
Oct 26: Bloemfontein
Oct 29: Potchefstroom<\/p>\n

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