A dramatic and unusually long total lunar eclipse will lighten the sky over the UAE on the night of September 7, 2025, converting the moon into a dark red during 82 minutes of totality-one of the longest events such as recently. Eclipse in most parts of the world will provide a rare opportunity to the inhabitants and global audiences to see a breathtaking astronomical performance with public events and global livestream plans.
What’s happening: a deep dive in the blood moon
On September 7, 2025, the UAE will experience a total lunar eclipse, an event in which the Earth keeps itself properly between the Sun and the Moon, putting its shadow on the lunar surface completely. This alignment causes the moon to bend a red, copper or orange color – a phenomenon known as blood moon.It is caused by red -colored sunlight being refracted through the Earth’s atmosphere, which filters short blue wavelengths and allow long red tones to reach the lunar surface.This makes this eclipse particularly notable, has a length of totality, a full 82 minutes, and a overall eclipse period of about five and a half hours, the longest in recent memory. According to the Dubai Astronomy Group (DAG), the phenomenon is not only rare for its period, but also for its global visibility, the world’s 87% of the world’s population is potentially viewed.
Exact time and phase of eclipse in UAE
The lunar eclipse will come out slowly through many different stages. Each stage provides a different visual experience, and residents in the UAE will be able to clearly see the entire sequence:
The most visually dramatic moment, totality, will be between 9:30 pm and 10:53 pm, when the moon is completely surrounded in the earth’s umbrella and shines with acute red colors depending on atmospheric conditions.
United Arab Emirates and Where and how to see
For the public, the Dubai Astronomy Group will organize a special viewing program in Dubai, allowing residents and tourists to collect and watch the event together. Details about the incident site and activities are expected to be declared soon. A standout moment would be a carefully employed photo opportunity: a blood moon, which rises behind the Berg Caliph, was captured in collaboration with the famous photographer Rami debts.To ensure global access, Dag will also host a vibrancy of complete eclipse. Broadcasting facilities will be:
- As a visual background from Dubai with iconic turrets Khalifa
- Live feed from partners in six continents, including:
- Al Saadem Astronomy in Abu Dhabi
- Perth Observatory in Australia
- Space India and other international partners
The purpose of this global streaming effort is to bring enthusiastic people of astronomy together for a shared astronomical experience.
To see tips and future eclipses
Look safeUnlike solar eclipse, lunar eclipses are safe to look with naked eyes – no protective glasses or filters are required. However, for those who want a great experience, the DAG recommends the following:
- Use binoculars or binoculars to inspect surface details and color infections
- Choose a dark, open space away from city lights for optimal visibility
- Check the local weather forecast to avoid the cloud -covered sky
For photography enthusiastic people
- Use a tripod to stabilize your camera or smartphone
- Consider long exposure settings to capture dark red color
- Smartphone users can use adapters for binoculars for better shots
What will happen next?If you remember this eclipse, there are some other opportunities in the coming years:
- Partial lunar eclipse: July 6, 2028 – A part of the Moon will undergo Earth’s shadow
- Next total lunar eclipse is visible from UAE: December 31, 2028 – Incidental with New Year’s Eve, offering another great performance
