This year has already brought us a spectacular total lunar eclipse back in March — though it wasn’t visible from much of Europe, as it occurred during daylight hours. But now, on the evening of September 7, skywatchers across Europe will finally have a chance to witness the breathtaking "Blood Moon" once again — for the first time in several years.
The eclipse will reach its peak around 21:11 local time (depending on your time zone), just over an hour after the Moon rises in many parts of Europe. During the eclipse, the Moon will take on a deep red or coppery glow, giving rise to the name Blood Moon. And the best part? You won’t need any special equipment — the spectacle will be clearly visible with the naked eye, no binoculars or glasses required.
🌘 Why Does the Moon Turn Red?
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon’s surface. There are three types of lunar eclipses:
- Total lunar eclipse – the entire Moon passes into Earth's shadow, often glowing red.
- Partial lunar eclipse – only part of the Moon enters the shadow, creating a visible dark section.
- Penumbral lunar eclipse – the Moon moves through the outer part of Earth's shadow, causing a faint dimming.
During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon doesn’t go completely dark. Instead, sunlight passing through Earth's atmosphere is filtered and bent, scattering the blue light and allowing the red tones to reach the Moon’s surface — the same effect that makes sunrises and sunsets appear red.
📅 So mark your calendars for September 7!
Step outside, look up, and enjoy one of nature’s most beautiful night-sky events.
Let’s just hope the weather cooperates, and clouds don’t get in the way of this incredible sight!
This phenomenon will be visible to the naked eye, but for a more detailed and magical view, we recommend observing it through a telescope. Refractor telescopes are ideal for lunar and planetary observations.
🔭 Here you can choose your telescope from our wide range: https://www.starstore.eu/refractors
