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The first total lunar eclipse<\/a> in three years will be visible in UK<\/a> skies this weekend, but only if you\u2019re lucky enough to have a cloudless evening. <\/p>\n The rare astronomical event, which sees the Earth<\/a> perfectly positioned between the sun and the moon, turns the moon a blood red colour \u2014 hence why it\u2019s often referred to as a blood moon<\/a>. <\/p>\n As we\u2019ve not had a full lunar eclipse since 2022, this weekend brings an exciting time for night sky lovers eager to catch a glimpse of this unique event across the eastern hemisphere. <\/p>\n Luckily, it\u2019s also set to take place at quite an early point in the evening, meaning you also don\u2019t have to wake up in the early hours of the morning to see it. <\/p>\n So what exactly is a total lunar eclipse, and when is the best time to see it in the UK?<\/p>\n What is a total lunar eclipse? <\/p>\n A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow onto the lunar surface. <\/p>\n When the sun is blocked out, the moon glows a dark red instead of the pale yellow we\u2019re typically used to seeing in the night sky. <\/p>\n There have been instances of recent partial eclipses, but we haven\u2019t had a total lunar eclipse in three years, so it\u2019s an exciting weekend.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also expected to last around 82 minutes, meaning it\u2019s among the longest lunar eclipses we\u2019ve seen in our night skies. <\/p>\n When is the next lunar eclipse? <\/p>\n According to Royal Museums Greenwich, we\u2019ll be able to catch the lunar eclipse from the UK in the early hours of the evening on Sunday, September 7. <\/p>\n \u201cThe Moon will rise above the horizon just in time for us to see this total lunar eclipse from the UK,\u201d RMG says. \u201cThe maximum will occur at 7.33pm BST from the UK, with the eclipse’s actual maximum at 7.11pm when the Moon is below the horizon.\u201d<\/p>\n Star gazers will be able to marvel at the blood moon until around 9:55pm across the UK. According to the Met Office, London<\/a> is set to enjoy clear skies and partial cloud cover, so those in the capital may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the upcoming lunar eclipse. <\/p>\n That being said, it\u2019s always best to avoid light pollution for night sky events, so the further out of the city you are, the better. <\/p>\n People are also encouraged to find a high point with a clear view to the East to get the best view. <\/p>\n