Blood moon lights up the sky: total lunar eclipse on September 7th!

Blood moon lights up the sky: total lunar eclipse on September 7th!

This Sunday, September 7th, 2025, the sky over Baden-Württemberg shines in spectacular red. The reason for this is the total lunar eclipse, which gives the moon the impressive appearance of a “blood moon”. This magical night attracts both astronomy enthusiasts and curious non-astronomers. Luckily, visibility in the region will be excellent when the weather is clear, so it's worth keeping your eyes skyward. The last opportunity to experience such an impressive spectacle in Germany will not be until the end of 2028.

The exciting astronomical events begin in the afternoon. The moon enters the penumbra at 5:27 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m. the moon moves into the Earth's umbra, signaling the beginning of the darker phase. Things get really exciting from 7:30 p.m. because then totality starts and lasts until 8:52 p.m. Maximum darkness will be reached shortly after 8 p.m., while the moon will already rise in darkness, which could potentially make visibility difficult. At 9:56 p.m. the moon finally leaves Earth's shadow.

Where is the best place to watch the spectacle?

For anyone who wants to get a perfect view of the blood moon, there are numerous best places in Baden-Württemberg. The Black Forest with its Feldberg and the Schauinsland is particularly popular, while the Swabian Alb with Hohenzollern Castle and the mountain ranges also offers good views. On Lake Constance, places like Konstanz and Lindau invite you to look at the sky. The outskirts of cities such as Stuttgart and Karlsruhe are particularly recommended to minimize light pollution.

For the very curious, many observatories open their doors this evening. For example, in Stuttgart you can visit the Uhlandshöhe observatory free of charge from 8 p.m., while the observatory at the Max Planck High School in Karlsruhe is ready at 7 p.m. The Sternfreunde Breisgau will also be on the Schauinsland in Freiburg from 7:45 p.m. A special highlight is the planetarium in Stuttgart, where a music laser show with Pink Floyd is on the program at 6 p.m. The Karlsruhe Astronomical Association and the Aalen Observatory in the Ostalbkreis also offer various activities during this magical moment.

Tips for optimal observation

Anyone who is outside on this spectacular evening should pay attention to a few things. Binoculars or a telescope can greatly improve observation and warm clothing is advisable in the cool of the evening. It is recommended to arrive early to enjoy the moonrise and maximum darkness up close. The weather situation also plays a role: According to the latest forecasts, visibility should be good, especially in the east and southeast, while in the Black Forest isolated clouds could create a dramatic impression due to the shimmering light of the blood moon.

If you want to share the fascination of the moon and astronomy, this evening is the right place for you. The spectacle will remain unforgettable and will light up the sky over Baden-Württemberg. If you are wondering when the next event of this kind will take place, you can look to December 31, 2028, because that is the next time when a total lunar eclipse will be observed over Germany. Until then, we hope that all visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of the blood moon.

Further information about this fascinating celestial spectacle can be found at insidebw.de, tagesschau.de and spiegel.de.