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Total Lunar Eclipse on Sept. 7: Where and When to See the ‘Blood Moon

Forecasts point to evening clear breaks over Spain with a frontal system posing localized risks.

Overview

  • In Spain, the best viewing runs roughly 19:31–20:53 with maximum at about 20:11, and totality is expected to last around 83 minutes.
  • The eclipse will be visible across much of the Americas and other regions, with the Moon already in totality at moonrise for many locations in Spain.
  • Western Galicia and the Canary Islands will miss the full phase, seeing only the late partial stages after moonrise; in Vigo, the partial phase ends near 21:56 after a 20:11 maximum.
  • Meteorologist José Miguel Viñas (Meteored) anticipates large clearings by evening unless a passing front arrives later than expected, which could hamper views in some western areas.
  • The Moon’s red hue results from sunlight filtered through Earth’s atmosphere, and the event is safe to watch with the naked eye from dark, unobstructed locations.