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Total Lunar Eclipse on Sept. 7–8 Will Paint the Moon Red Across Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia

NASA projects 82 minutes of totality, the longest since 2022, with the Moon reddened by sunlight filtered through Earth’s atmosphere.

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The Sept. 7 total lunar eclipse will be visible in Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.
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Overview

  • Official UTC schedule: penumbral phase begins 15:28, partial at 16:27, totality from 17:30 to 18:52 with greatest eclipse at 18:11, partial ends 19:56, penumbral ends 20:55.
  • The event will not be visible from the Americas, with viewing concentrated across Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia.
  • This is the second total lunar eclipse of 2025 and features an expected totality of about 1 hour 22 minutes, per NASA.
  • Some observers may notice a blue‑violet band near the red edge caused by ozone in the upper stratosphere if conditions are favorable.
  • Estimates of how many can watch vary, with reports citing roughly 5.8 billion potential viewers and some outlets suggesting higher figures.