07/09/2025
Lunar Eclipse 7 September 2025
South Africa Set for Spectacular Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse on 7 September 2025
South Africans Gear Up for Rare Celestial Show
Visibility Across South Africa and Phenomenon
Global Visibility on 7 September 2025. The maximum visibility of the Blood Moon is expected to occur at approximately 8:11 PM, with the entire eclipse spanning from 7:30 PM to 8:52 PM. No special equipment is required, as the lunar eclipse can be observed with the naked eye. Issued by: Government Communications and Information System (GCIS).
South Africans are in for a treat this Sunday. We will see the moon turn a deep red during its peak, a sight caused by sunlight passing through Earth’s air and casting a red glow on the moon. This is the second total lunar eclipse of 2025, and one of the longest in ten years, with the full dark phase lasting 82 minutes.
It’s the Full Corn Moon, named for harvest time in some cultures. The moon won’t be a supermoon but close to its nearest point to Earth, looking a bit bigger.
This eclipse reaches about 85% of the world’s people, or over 7 billion, across Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and parts of the Americas. For South Africa and Africa, it’s a full view from start to end.
In places like Nairobi, Kenya, times are close, starting at 8:28 PM EAT. It’s a chance for Africans to see this wonder together.