{"id":372499,"date":"2025-08-25T14:18:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T14:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/372499\/"},"modified":"2025-08-25T14:18:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T14:18:11","slug":"uae-set-to-witness-rare-and-spectacular-blood-moon-on-september-7-2025-world-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/372499\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE Set to witness rare and spectacular Blood Moon on September 7, 2025 | World News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/123501647.jpg\" alt=\"UAE Set to witness rare and spectacular Blood Moon on September 7, 2025\" title=\"On September 7, 2025, the UAE will witness an 82-minute total lunar eclipse, turning the Moon a vivid red\/Image: DAG\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>On September 7, 2025, the UAE will witness an 82-minute total lunar eclipse, turning the Moon a vivid red\/Image: DAG A dramatic and unusually long total lunar eclipse will light up the skies above the UAE on the night of September 7, 2025, turning the Moon a deep red during an 82-minute totality \u2014 one of the longest such events in recent years. The eclipse, visible across much of the globe, will offer residents and global viewers a rare chance to witness a breathtaking astronomical display, with public events and global livestreams planned.What is happening: A deep dive into the Blood MoonOn September 7, 2025, the UAE will experience a total lunar eclipse, an event in which the Earth positions itself precisely between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow fully across the lunar surface. This alignment causes the Moon to turn a red, copper, or orange hue \u2014 a phenomenon popularly known as the Blood Moon.This reddish color results from sunlight being refracted through Earth&#8217;s atmosphere, which filters out shorter blue wavelengths and allows the longer red tones to reach the Moon\u2019s surface.What makes this eclipse especially notable is the length of totality, lasting a full 82 minutes, and the overall eclipse duration of nearly five and a half hours, one of the longest in recent memory. According to the Dubai Astronomy Group (DAG), the event is not only rare for its duration but also for its global visibility, potentially viewable by 87% of the world\u2019s population.Exact timings and phases of the eclipse in the UAEThe lunar eclipse will unfold gradually through several distinct phases. Each stage offers a different visual experience, and residents in the UAE will be able to observe the entire sequence clearly:<\/p>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"><strong>Phase<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"><strong>Time (UAE local time)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"><strong>What Happens<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Penumbral eclipse begins<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">7:28 PM, Sept 7<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Subtle dimming as Moon enters Earth\u2019s outer shadow; hard to detect by naked eye<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Partial eclipse begins<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">8:27 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">A visible &#8220;bite&#8221; appears as Moon enters the umbra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Total eclipse begins<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">9:30 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Moon is completely covered by Earth&#8217;s full shadow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Maximum eclipse<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">10:12 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Blood Moon reaches peak red coloration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Total eclipse ends<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">10:53 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Moon begins emerging from full shadow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Partial eclipse ends<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">11:56 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Only penumbral shadow remains<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Penumbral eclipse ends<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">12:55 AM, Sept 8<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Eclipse ends as Moon exits Earth&#8217;s shadow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p>The most visually dramatic moment, totality, will occur between 9:30 PM and 10:53 PM, when the Moon is fully engulfed in Earth\u2019s umbra and glows with intense red shades depending on atmospheric conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Where and how to watch in the UAE and beyond<\/p>\n<p>For the public, the Dubai Astronomy Group will organize a special viewing event in Dubai, allowing residents and tourists to gather and witness the phenomenon together. Details about the event venue and activities are expected to be announced soon. A standout moment will be a carefully planned photo opportunity: a Blood Moon rising behind the Burj Khalifa, captured in collaboration with renowned photographer Rami Dibo.To ensure global accessibility, DAG will also host a livestream of the full eclipse. The broadcast will feature:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Views from Dubai with the iconic Burj Khalifa as the backdrop<\/li>\n<li>Live feeds from partners across six continents, including:\n<ul>\n<li>Al Sadeem Astronomy in Abu Dhabi<\/li>\n<li>Perth Observatory in Australia<\/li>\n<li>Space India and other international collaborators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This global streaming effort aims to bring together astronomy enthusiasts worldwide for a shared celestial experience.<\/p>\n<p>Viewing tips and future eclipses<\/p>\n<p>Safe viewingUnlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are safe to view with the naked eye \u2014 no protective glasses or filters are needed. However, for those wanting an enhanced viewing experience, DAG recommends the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use telescopes or binoculars to observe surface details and color transitions<\/li>\n<li>Choose a dark, open space away from city lights for optimal visibility<\/li>\n<li>Check local weather forecasts to avoid cloud-covered skies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For photography enthusiasts<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a tripod to stabilize your camera or smartphone<\/li>\n<li>Consider long exposure settings for capturing deeper red hues<\/li>\n<li>Smartphone users can use adapters for telescopic lenses for improved shots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What\u2019s next?If you miss this eclipse, there are a few more chances in the coming years:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Partial Lunar Eclipse: July 6, 2028 \u2014 a portion of the Moon will pass through Earth\u2019s shadow<\/li>\n<li>Next Total Lunar Eclipse visible from UAE: December 31, 2028 \u2014 coinciding with New Year\u2019s Eve, offering another spectacular display<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On September 7, 2025, the UAE will witness an 82-minute total lunar eclipse, turning the Moon a vivid&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":372500,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3844],"tags":[128839,130352,70,130351,413,119343,130350,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-372499","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-space","8":"tag-blood-moon","9":"tag-dubai-astronomy-group","10":"tag-science","11":"tag-september-7-2025-eclipse","12":"tag-space","13":"tag-total-lunar-eclipse","14":"tag-uae-eclipse-viewing","15":"tag-uk","16":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115089840817110744","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/372499","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=372499"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/372499\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/372500"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=372499"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=372499"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=372499"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}