Upcoming Spectacular Blood Moon to Grace the Skies of Britain in a Matter of Days - Discover How to Witness This Stunning Event
A rare celestial event is set to captivate sky-gazers across the UK next year. On September 7, 2025, a Total Lunar Eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon, will be visible from our shores, weather permitting.
During a Total Lunar Eclipse, the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's direct light. Contrary to popular belief, the light that reaches the Moon during this event is not direct sunlight. Instead, it is light that has passed through Earth's atmosphere and been refracted back, giving the Moon a reddish appearance.
This reddish hue is the defining characteristic of a Blood Moon. The Moon's usual bright white hue, caused by light being reflected from the Sun, is replaced by a deep red or coppery glow. The maximum phase of the September 2025 Blood Moon eclipse in London will occur at 7:33pm BST.
To get the best view of this spectacle, find a high point with a clear view to the East. However, the Moon will be low in the sky during the eclipse, making it somewhat challenging to see. Cloudy weather could potentially obstruct the viewing of the Blood Moon eclipse, so keep an eye on the forecast in the lead-up to the event.
The September 2025 Blood Moon eclipse is part of a rare series of Total Lunar Eclipses. The last Total Lunar Eclipse in the UK before September 2025 was on May 16, 2022. The next Blood Moon eclipse will occur on December 21, 2028.
For those who miss the September 2025 Blood Moon eclipse, there will be another opportunity to witness this awe-inspiring event just over three years later. Mark your calendars for December 21, 2028, and prepare for another night under the Blood Moon.
