Skywatchers in some parts of the world are in for a rare treat this weekend as the moon turns a coppery-red to orange color during a total lunar eclipse. Known colloquially as a “blood moon,” the rare event occurs when the full moon moves through Earth’s shadow in space, with the color of 1,000 sunsets covering the lunar surface. On the night of Sept. 7, 2025, the spectacle will be visible across Australia, Asia and Africa, with Europe glimpsing the event at moonset. The entire eclipse, including partial phases, will unfold over nearly six hours, creating one of the year’s standout celestial events — but it won’t be visible from North America.
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