{"id":388016,"date":"2025-08-31T23:32:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T23:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/388016\/"},"modified":"2025-08-31T23:32:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T23:32:17","slug":"exact-date-next-blood-moon-to-appear-over-scotland-revealed-and-its-just-days-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/388016\/","title":{"rendered":"Exact date next Blood Moon to appear over Scotland revealed – and it’s just days away"},"content":{"rendered":"

SCOTS will get the chance to see\u00a0a breathtaking celestial show<\/strong> in days when a spectacular Blood Moon graces our skies.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0lunar phenomenon<\/a> will see the Moon<\/a> turn a bright red colour in the night sky as a total eclipse<\/a> takes place.<\/p>\n

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The different stages of a Blood Moon during an eclipseCredit: Alamy Live News<\/p>\n

A total eclipse means the Sun, Earth<\/a>, and Moon<\/a> will align perfectly, and this causes a dark section to appear on\u00a0the Moon.<\/p>\n

The Earth<\/a> moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, which blocks sunlight and moves the Moon into the Sun’s shadow.<\/p>\n

Over time, this gives the moon a reddish hue, earning its “blood moon” nickname.<\/p>\n

The celestial event will be the longest since 2022, and Scots will be among those lucky enough to catch a glimpse.<\/p>\n

The cosmic wonder is set to take place next weekend on Sunday, September 7.<\/p>\n

And the Royal<\/a> Museums Greenwich says the timing is perfect for UK stargazers.<\/p>\n

It is set to be visible from Australia<\/a>, Asia, Africa<\/a>, and Europe<\/a>, with around 85 per cent of the world\u2019s population<\/a> having a chance to see the eclipse.<\/p>\n

Here’s everything stargazers need to know about the exact time it will appear in the sky and the best place to see it.<\/p>\n

What is a Blood Moon?<\/p>\n

A “blood moon” refers to the appearance of the moon during a total lunar eclipse.<\/p>\n

It takes on a reddish hue due to the refraction of sunlight through Earth’s atmosphere, making it appear as if it’s blood-red in colour.<\/p>\n

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Astronomer\u00a0Jake\u00a0Foster, at the\u00a0Royal\u00a0Observatory Greenwich, explains: “When\u00a0the Earth\u00a0comes between the sun and the moon, the only sunlight that can reach the moon must first pass through the Earth’s atmosphere.<\/p>\n

“As sunlight enters the atmosphere, different wavelengths (and therefore colours) of light will be scattered and bounced around by differing amounts.<\/p>\n

“Blue\u00a0light scatters a great deal, which is why our skies are blue<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Red light is mostly unaffected by the gases of the atmosphere, so it travels all the way through them and out the other side, where it can shine on the moon, making it appear red.”<\/p>\n

What time will I be able to see it?<\/p>\n

Scottish stargazers will be able to catch the Blood Moon on Sunday, September 7, and Monday, September 8.<\/p>\n

The Moon will rise above the horizon just in time for the total lunar eclipse to be visible.<\/p>\n

The maximum phase of the eclipse will technically occur at around 7.11pm while the moon is still below the horizon.<\/p>\n

However, it will peak at around 7.33pm, meaning it will be bright in the sky as the sun sets across the country.<\/p>\n

The celestial show will continue until 9.55pm as the Moon slowly moves out of Earth\u2019s shadow.<\/p>\n

Each individual city will be slightly different, with times across the country varying.<\/p>\n

Lunar eclipses explained<\/p>\n

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Here’s what you need to know…<\/p>\n

The Earth is constantly rotating around the Sun, and the Moon is constantly rotating around the Earth.<\/p>\n

Sometimes all three can align, placing the Earth directly between the Sun and the Moon in a straight line.<\/p>\n

Lunar eclipses typically last just a few hours, and can be viewed from anywhere on the night side of Earth.<\/p>\n

Because they\u2019re typically quite dim, it\u2019s also possible to view lunar eclipses without eye protection, which isn\u2019t the case with a solar eclipse.<\/p>\n

There are three different types of lunar eclipse:<\/p>\n