Get Ready for the Celestial Show!

Mark your calendars! An incredible total lunar eclipse, heralded as a striking 'blood moon,’ will grace the skies overnight from Sunday, September 7, into the early hours of Monday, September 8. This spectacular event will be visible to millions across Asia, Western Australia, and Europe.

Key Times for Viewing the Blood Moon!

The lunar eclipse will reach its breathtaking peak when the moon is completely shrouded in Earth's dark umbral shadow at 5:11 p.m. EDT (21:11 GMT) on September 7. Here’s when you can catch the totality across various cities:

- **London (BST)**: 7:30 p.m. – 7:52 p.m. - **Paris (CEST)**: 7:30 p.m. – 8:52 p.m. - **Cape Town (SAST)**: 7:30 p.m. – 8:52 p.m. - **Istanbul/Cairo/Nairobi (EEST/EAT)**: 8:30 p.m. – 9:52 p.m. - **Tehran (IRST)**: 9:00 p.m. – 10:22 p.m. - **Mumbai (IST)**: 11:00 p.m. – 12:22 a.m. (Sept. 8) - **Bangkok (ICT)**: 12:30 a.m. – 1:52 a.m. (Sept. 8) - **Beijing (CST)**: 1:30 a.m. – 2:52 a.m. (Sept. 8) - **Tokyo (JST)**: 2:30 a.m. – 3:52 a.m. (Sept. 8) - **Sydney (AEST)**: 3:30 a.m. – 4:52 a.m. (Sept. 8)

Blood Moon Fun Facts!

Nearly 77% of the global population will have the chance to witness the totality of this captivating eclipse, making it a must-see event! If you can’t step outside, don’t worry! You can still enjoy this celestial phenomenon through free livestreams, including one on Space.com.

What to Expect During the Eclipse!

As the eclipse unfolds, the moon first slips into Earth's penumbral shadow, creating a subtle shading effect. As it delves deeper into the umbral shadow, it will adopt a stunning reddish-orange hue during totality—made even more vivid by Earth's atmospheric conditions. With the moon approaching perigee (its closest point to Earth) just days later, expect a larger-than-usual moon this time around.

In regions like Asia and Australia, the moon will soar high in the sky during totality—a perfect opportunity for photographers! In contrast, viewers in Europe and Africa will see the moon rise at dusk.

Don’t Miss Out!

Get ready to be amazed by the blood moon total lunar eclipse! Whether in person or via livestream, this is an astronomical event you won't want to miss!