A blood moon happens during a total lunar eclipse and this year you can witness it on on September 7, 2025. Read to know more
Sky watchers around the world will soon witness a rare and breathtaking Blood moon on September 7, 2025. It will reach its full moon phase at 2:09 pm (1809 GMT) and to get the best view find a dark spot away from all city lights.
A blood moon happens during a total lunar eclipse, when the earth comes directly between the sun and the moon blocking sunlight
At that time, only red light passes through earth’s atmosphere and reaches the moon which gives it a reddish or coppery colour. Hence, the name “blood moon”.
The exact time of the moon rises depends on your location. In New York City, the moon will rise just after sunset appearing full and red in the sky. The reddish colour can be seen the night before, during and after the peak of the ecslipe.
Unlike solar eclipse, a blood moon is safe to watch with the naked eye. You won’t need a special glass to see it and everyone can enjoy the view.
The blood moon will be visible in Europe, Asia and parts of the western hemisphere giving millions of sky watchers a chance to watch this breathtaking view.
Sometimes, a blood moon happens very close to a super-moon which makes it look larger and brighter than usual.
So, if anyone loved watching the night sky, the Blood moon 2025 will the perfect and the most unforgettable sight.