Overview

• In Italy the Moon rises around 19:30, reaches maximum totality near 20:10–20:11, begins exiting Earth’s shadow around 20:52, and the eclipse concludes by roughly 22:55–23:00.
• Because the peak occurs with the Moon low in the east, observers should choose locations with an unobstructed eastern horizon and minimal light pollution; short‑range forecasts point to broadly favorable skies.
• INAF will stream the event from 19:15 and the Virtual Telescope Project from 19:45 on YouTube and Facebook, offering access for those without a clear view.
• Europe catches the rising and late phases, while the full sequence is visible across India, China, East Africa and Western Australia; the eclipse is not viewable from the United States.
• The reddish hue occurs as Earth’s atmosphere filters out blue light and refracts red wavelengths into the umbra, and the Moon may appear slightly larger than usual due to its recent perigee.