There's a total lunar eclipse, also known as a 'blood Moon', rising this weekend, on 7 September 2025.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon, so that Earth's shadow is cast on the lunar surface.
This causes the Moon to appear a dark, rusty red colour, which is why it's known as a 'blood Moon'.
Where the September blood Moon is visible
The total lunar eclipse of 7 September 2025 will be best seen in east Africa, Asia and Australia.
Countries like India, China, central Russia and Australia will have some of the best views.
In the UK and Europe, the eclipsed Moon will be visible as it rises, which means observers there will likely miss totality, but will still have a good chance of seeing the latter stages of the blood Moon.
It's bad news for those in North America and South America, as the total lunar eclipse won't be visible there.
You may be able to catch a glimpse of it in western Alaska or eastern Brazil, though.
If you are located in a region where the September total lunar eclipse isn't going to be visible, or if the weather forecast means you're going to be clouded out, you will be able to watch it online.
So far, there are two places to watch the lunar eclipse online, via TimeAndDate.com and via the Virtual Telescope Project.
You can watch via the livestreams below.
Virtual Telescope Project
Time And Date
If you do manage to see or photograph the lunar eclipse, let us know by emailing contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com
