Lunar Eclipse '25

 

Blood Moon '25: Total Lunar Eclipse Dazzle Philippine Skies

Moon lover's heads up a rare blood moon is rising! This September 7-8, a total lunar eclipse will turn the moon deep red for 82 minutes - the longest lunar eclipse since 2022. The 'Blood Moon' will grace the night sky, turning a stunning red due to Rayleigh scattering.

The Moon will be totally eclipsed for approximately one hour, 22 minutes, and 54 seconds in Manila and other parts of the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

Pagasa said the penumbral phase will begin at 11:27 p.m. on Sept. 7, followed by the partial lunar eclipse phase that will start after 12:27 midnight.The partial lunar eclipse phase will last until 2:53 a.m., and the penumbral phase will conclude at 3:57 a.m. The Moon will then exit the penumbral shadow at 4:57 a.m.

The total lunar eclipse will also be completely visible across East Africa, Asia, and Australia. During the maximum eclipse, the umbral shadow cast by the Earth will obscure 100 percent of the Moon’s disk. The phenomenon is commonly referred to as a “blood moon” due to the reddish hue the Moon adopts.This occurs because Earth’s atmosphere filters and scatters sunlight, allowing only the red wavelengths to reach and illuminate the lunar surface.

Each of these nights is a chance to reconnect with the cosmos.So what are you waiting for step outside, look up, and let the moon remind you of the wonder above.