The Blood Moon of September 2025: A Celestial Spectacle Seen Around the World
On September 7 – 8, 2025, a total lunar eclipse known as a Blood Moon lit up skies across the globe. For more than an hour, the Moon glowed in shades of red and orange, captivating billions.
Why It Was Red
The Moon turned red when Earth passed between the Sun and the Moon. Earth’s atmosphere filtered sunlight, scattering blue light and letting red tones pass through.
Record-Breaking Eclipse
The total eclipse lasted 82 minutes one of the longest of the decade. Nearly 5.8 billion people, or 85% of the global population, were in a position to watch.
A Global View: How the World Witnessed the Blood Moon
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