A rare lunar eclipse will cast a Blood Moon over the UK next month, painting the sky in eerie shades of red. But will you be in the right place at the right time to catch it?
The first lunar eclipse of 2025 is set to paint the sky in eerie shades of red, giving stargazers across the UK and beyond a rare chance to witness a celestial phenomenon known as a Blood Moon.
The event will take place on March 13-14, with different phases of the eclipse visible across Europe, North and South America, and parts of Asia.
While the UK won’t experience the full eclipse, observers will still be able to witness a penumbral eclipse, where the Moon takes on a dusky, reddish hue before disappearing below the horizon.
The event will take place on March 13-14, with different phases of the eclipse visible across Europe, North and South America, and parts of Asia.
While the UK won’t experience the full eclipse, observers will still be able to witness a penumbral eclipse, where the Moon takes on a dusky, reddish hue before disappearing below the horizon.
What Is A Blood Moon?
A Blood Moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse, when the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow across the lunar surface. However, instead of going completely dark, the Moon takes on shades of red and orange due to sunlight filtering through the Earth’s atmosphere.
This effect, known as Rayleigh scattering, is the same phenomenon that gives sunsets and sunrises their warm hues. As the Earth’s shadow engulfs the Moon, only longer wavelengths of red light make it through, creating the dramatic effect of a blood-red Moon hanging in the night sky.
When And Where To See The Blood Moon
The eclipse will take place on the night of March 13 into the early hours of March 14. The total eclipse will last about six hours, with the full Blood Moon phase lasting just over an hour.
UK and Europe: The UK will not see the full eclipse but will catch the penumbral phase in the early morning hours.
North and South America: These regions will get a prime view of the entire eclipse from start to finish.
Asia: Some parts of Asia will see the final stages of the eclipse just before sunrise.
For observers in London, the best time to catch the eclipse will be around 6:19 AM on March 14, just as the Moon is setting. The peak of the eclipse will occur at 6:58 AM, but by then, the Moon will have dipped below the horizon.
North and South America: These regions will get a prime view of the entire eclipse from start to finish.
Asia: Some parts of Asia will see the final stages of the eclipse just before sunrise.
For observers in London, the best time to catch the eclipse will be around 6:19 AM on March 14, just as the Moon is setting. The peak of the eclipse will occur at 6:58 AM, but by then, the Moon will have dipped below the horizon.
How To Watch The Lunar Eclipse?
Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are completely safe to view with the naked eye. You won’t need special glasses, and if the sky is clear, you should be able to see the Moon take on its reddish tint without any equipment. For the best viewing experience: Find a location with minimal light pollution – City lights can make the sky too bright, so head to a dark, open area if possible.
Check the weather forecast Cloud cover could obscure the view, so make sure to monitor local weather conditions.
Use binoculars or a telescope While not necessary, they can enhance details of the Moon’s surface as it darkens.
If you’re unable to watch the eclipse in person, several observatories and space agencies will live-stream the event, allowing you to watch it from anywhere in the world.
When Is The Next Lunar Eclipse?
If you miss this one, there will be another total lunar eclipse on September 7-8, 2025. That eclipse will be best visible from Asia, but the UK should still get a partial view during moonrise. Lunar eclipses are less common than solar eclipses, but they offer a stunning, long-lasting spectacle that doesn’t require special equipment or safety precautions. Whether you’re an avid stargazer or just someone who enjoys celestial events, the upcoming Blood Moon is worth waking up early for.
So, set your alarms, grab a warm drink, and step outside to witness one of nature’s most mesmerizing light shows.
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