The Moon’s Big Show: Blood Moon and Eclipse Coming Soon
On the evening of September 7, the sky will put on a performance that feels almost otherworldly. A total lunar eclipse will take place, and during it, the moon will transform into what we call a “blood moon.” If you’re in Asia, Africa, or Australia, you’ll be able to witness it firsthand. For those in the Americas, unfortunately, it won’t be visible in the sky this time—but don’t worry, it will be streamed live online.
So what exactly is happening? A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth slides right between the sun and the moon. Instead of vanishing into darkness, the moon takes on a deep reddish glow. This happens because sunlight, which seems white to our eyes, is actually a mix of many colors. As sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere, the shorter blue wavelengths scatter away, while the longer red wavelengths bend inward. Those red rays are projected onto the moon, and that’s what gives it that eerie copper-red look. It’s like watching a giant glowing ember rise in the sky.
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This particular eclipse is the second and last total lunar eclipse of the year. Back in March, people in the U.S. had the best view. But this September event belongs to other parts of the world. The totality—the phase when the moon is completely inside Earth’s shadow—begins at 17:30 UTC and lasts about 80 minutes. The moment of maximum eclipse comes around 18:11 UTC. Before and after totality, the moon will slowly move through the shadow, making for a gradual and dramatic show.
And here’s an extra twist: this eclipse happens just a few days before the moon reaches perigee, the point in its orbit when it’s closest to Earth. That means the moon will look a little bigger than usual—almost like a “super blood moon.”
For those outside the viewing zone, Italian astrophysicist Gianluca Masi’s Virtual Telescope Project will stream the whole event on YouTube. So even if you’re not under the right skies, you can still catch the magic live.
Think of it this way: moments like these connect us to ancient skywatchers. Long before modern science explained Rayleigh scattering or orbital mechanics, people looked up and saw the blood-red moon as something mysterious, even supernatural. Now, while we understand the science, the wonder hasn’t gone away.
If you miss this one, the next total lunar eclipse won’t come until March 2026. That one, though, will favor viewers in North America. So, whether you’ll be watching with your own eyes in Africa, Asia, or Australia, or tuning in through a livestream from somewhere else, September 7 is a night to set aside. The universe is putting on a show, and the best part is—it’s free, if you just look up.
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