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Total Lunar Eclipse on Sept. 7 Will Bring a Red ‘Blood Moon’ to Germany

In much of the country the Moon will rise already during totality, so a clear view toward the eastern horizon will determine what observers actually see.

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Während einer totalen Mondfinsternis färbt sich der Mond blutrot

Overview

  • Astronomers list local phase times around CEST: umbral entry about 18:27–18:30, totality from roughly 19:30 to 20:53, mid‑eclipse near 20:12, and umbral exit around 21:57.
  • Moonrise occurs after the eclipse has begun—about 19:37 in Berlin, 19:40 in Munich, 19:52 in Hamburg and 20:01 in Cologne—so many viewers will first catch a low, dim red disk.
  • The red hue arises because Earth’s atmosphere refracts and scatters sunlight so predominantly long‑wavelength light reaches the Moon during totality.
  • Viewing is safe with the naked eye; a clear eastern horizon is crucial, binoculars or a small telescope can help, and low‑level haze may delay spotting the darkened Moon near the horizon.
  • Planetariums and observatories plan public programs, and schedules note the next total lunar eclipse visible from Germany falls on 31 December 2028.