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77% of the World’s Population Can Witness The Blood Moon Eclipse in Early September

A blood moon eclipse will take place on September 7-8, as the moon is entering Earth's umbra.

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Moon on a cloudy night sky. (Representative Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Tetra Images)

People will soon get the opportunity to witness a 'blood moon,' a kind of total lunar eclipse, set to grace Earth on September 7, 2025, according to Space. According to experts, in some places the 'blood moon' will be visible in all its glory, such as spots across Western Australia and Asia. In these spots, people can see all stages of the eclipse. However, in countries like New Zealand, Europe, eastern Australia, and Africa, only certain phases of this eclipse will be visible. This visibility is essentially dependent on the moon's placement above the horizon of the particular places.

Blood Moon (Representative Image Source: Wikimedia Commons | Photo by Makia Minich)

Blood Moon Eclipse

A total lunar eclipse is often labeled as a 'blood moon' by experts, according to Time and Date. This name was chosen due to the reddish glow that the moon exhibits while being eclipsed by the Earth. The total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes through Earth's umbra during its revolution. Earth's umbra is essentially the dark part of the planet's shadow, present at the centre, which is cast during eclipses. The shadow manages to block the direct sunlight, which typically illuminates the lunar surface. However, some sunlight still manages to reach the lunar surface indirectly, through the Earth's atmosphere, resulting in the characteristic red tinge.

Due to the spooky sky from the Alamo fire just off CA hwy 166. (Representative Image Source: Wikimedia Commons | Photo by Anita Ritenour)

Upcoming Blood Moon

Forecasters claim that the next 'blood moon' eclipse will take place sometime between 15:28 and 20:55 GMT on September 7. The totality phase of the eclipse is likely to last for 82 minutes from 17:30 to 18:52 GMT. Totality is the particular period of a lunar eclipse, when the moon is fully immersed in the umbra. It is preceded by a partial eclipse, where the moon is slowly entering the umbra. Experts believe the partial eclipse will last for around 75 minutes on September 7. The totality phase ends when the moon slowly moves away from the umbra and starts getting its brightness back. The totality's schedule will also be varied in different places, such as in Perth, Australia, it will last from 1:30 to 2:52 a.m. AWST on September 8, and in Cape Town, South Africa, it will continue from 7:30 to 8:52 p.m. SAST on September 7.

This eclipse occurs just 2.7 days before the natural satellite reaches perigee, the point in its trajectory where it is closest to Earth. It could make it appear larger than usual to some viewers. The most noteworthy aspect, though, will be the moon's color. Since 36% of the moon's diameter will likely enter the umbra, the phenomenon is expected to be intense. It means the moon will take on a bold reddish hue, enough to startle its admirers.

Who can see the Blood Moon?

Experts claim that around 77% of the world's population, which accounts for 6.2 billion people, will be able to see the upcoming blood moon's totality phase. Around 88% of the world's population will be able to witness some sort of penumbral phase associated with the blood moon. In Europe, the blood moon will appear already eclipsed. Hence, the clarity of this eclipse will depend on factors like timing and the state of the eastern horizon. In Berlin and Vienna, it will take place from 7:30 to 8:52 p.m. CEST and 7:30 to 8:52 p.m. CEST, respectively. Along with these two, other places like London, Madrid, Paris, and Budapest in Europe will also see the eclipse when it has already reached its deep red phase.