The total lunar eclipse, known as the “blood moon,” occurred on September 7–8, 2025, creating a stunning celestial display visible to millions across Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa[2]. As Earth passed between the Sun and the Moon, the lunar surface was bathed in a deep red hue—a result of sunlight scattering through Earth’s atmosphere and bending onto the Moon’s surface during totality[4].
This rare event was widely observed and photographed, with the most complete views seen from central Asia and Australia. Skywatchers in cities like Beijing gathered outdoors to witness the spectacle as the Moon turned a vivid crimson, marking one of nature’s most captivating displays[1]. Images from around the globe captured every stage of the eclipse, from the initial shadow to the full blood-red transformation and back[3].
Live streams and global coverage allowed those outside the ideal viewing zones to follow the eclipse in real time[2]. For those who missed it, photo galleries and live blogs documented the event’s progression and scientific context, and astrophotographers shared some of the most striking visuals from the night[4][5].
References
- [1] Blood Moon Captured Over China’s Capital Beijing – The Financial Express
- [2] Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon) – timeanddate.com
- [3] Moon turns rusty red as the ‘blood Moon’ lunar eclipse – BBC Sky at Night Magazine
- [4] Best photos of the September 2025 total lunar eclipse – Space.com
- [5] See the blood moon rise in 1st pictures of September 2025 – Space.com