The blood moon on September 7th: How to experience the total eclipse!

The blood moon on September 7th: How to experience the total eclipse!

Yesterday, September 7, 2025, people in Germany were able to admire the spectacular sight of a blood moon that accompanied a total lunar eclipse. In this celestial show, the moon transformed into a reddish celestial body, also known as a “blood moon.” This happened at 8:11 p.m., when maximum obscuration occurred and the moon entered Earth's shadow. This event was particularly visible in many regions of Germany, with the moon starting the eclipse celebrations at 7:39 p.m. in Munich and at 7:53 p.m. in Frankfurt.

As Sonntagsblatt reports, the visible phase of total eclipse until the moon effectively returned to its original splendor was until 10:55 p.m. During the total lunar eclipse, spectator interest grew, especially as the event also revived many myths in different cultures. In China, for example, it is believed that dragons eat the sun on such nights.

A heavenly spectacle for everyone

Whether with binoculars or a telescope, the observation conditions were wonderful. Binoculars gave spectators a better view, while a telescope provided less advantage given the low horizon height. Anyone who wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to document photographs needed to have a sturdy tripod and a strong telephoto lens on hand to get the best shots. Historically, the September full moon, also known as the “Autumn Moon” or “Harvest Moon,” played an important role for farmers as its light extended the harvest season.

The next total lunar eclipse that will be visible in Central Europe will not take place until December 31, 2028. In between, astrologers and nature lovers can look forward to the total lunar eclipse on March 6, 2026, which, however, will not be visible in Europe. These are just a few of the many astronomical events that will brighten up the nights in style in the coming years, as is impressively discussed at Servus.

A look at the stars

It's not just the lunar eclipse that captivates people. The fascination with the moon as the brightest celestial body and natural satellite on earth remains unbroken. This eclipse fit perfectly into a colorful program of astronomical events in 2025, including lunar eclipses as well as super and mini moons.

Overall, the Blood Moon not only offered a magnificent spectacle in the sky, but also combined legendary traditions with scientific curiosity. If you missed it, you should definitely make a note of the next eclipses - and who knows, maybe the next blood moon will bring even more fascinating stories. Because the universe always has something exciting to offer, as Euronews impressively describes.