The eclipse coincides with the full Moon on 7 September, with peak at about 18:12 UTC and the full‑Moon instant at 20:09 CEST (18:09 GMT). In Spain, the IGN lists partial phases from 18:27 to 21:56, totality from 19:31 to 20:53, and maximum at 20:11:42 (peninsular time). Most coverage places clear viewing across Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania and Antarctica, while multiple outlets report it will not be seen directly in much of the Americas, including Mexico and the United States, prompting recommendations to watch live streams where necessary. Spain will see the event as total in most regions, with only western Galicia and the Canary Islands limited to a partial view as the Moon rises near the end of totality. The reddish hue—popularly dubbed a “blood moon”—results from Earth’s atmosphere filtering and refracting sunlight, and observers are advised to seek dark, unobstructed sites, with binoculars or a small telescope optional; related September highlights include a partial solar eclipse on the 21st and the equinox on the 22nd.
