LUNAR ECLIPSE

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Here’s a visibility map for the total lunar eclipse, Blood Moon, areas where the eclipse is fully or partially visible across the globe.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/watch-live-septembers-blood-moon-t…

When does the "Blood Moon" eclipse occur?

Universal Times (UTC):

  • Penumbral eclipse begins: ~15:28 UTC
  • Partial eclipse begins: ~16:26–16:27 UTC
  • Totality begins: ~17:30 UTC
  • Maximum eclipse: ~18:11 UTC
  • Totality ends: ~18:52 UTC
  • Partial eclipse ends: ~19:56 UTC
  • Penumbral eclipse ends: ~20:55 UTC
  • Totality duration: ~82 minutes, WikipediaSpaceTime and Date

Local Times for Key Cities

City / Region

Totality Begins

Totality Ends

London (BST)

18:30 BST

19:52 BST Space+1Time and Date

Berlin/Vienna/etc. (CEST)

19:30 CEST

20:52 CEST Space+1

Cairo/Istanbul (EEST)

20:30 EEST

21:52 EEST Space+1

Cape Town (SAST)

19:30 SAST

20:52 SAST Space+1

Mumbai (IST)

23:00 IST (Sept 7)

00:22 IST (Sept 8) SpaceTime and Date

Tehran (IRST)

21:00 IRST

22:22 IRST SpaceSkyline News

Bangkok (ICT)

00:30 ICT (Sept 8)

01:52 ICT SpaceSkyline News

Beijing/Hong Kong (CST/HKT)

01:30

02:52 SpaceSkyline News

Perth (AWST)

01:30 AWST

02:52 AWST SpaceSkyline News

Tokyo (JST)

02:30 JST

03:52 JST SpaceSkyline News

Sydney (AEST)

03:30 AEST

04:52 AEST SpaceSkyline News

What You'll See by Region

  • Asia & Australia: Most of these regions will see the entire eclipse, with the totality happening during the night or early morning hours. SpaceTime and DateThe Times of IndiaLive Science
  • Europe & Africa: In many areas, the Moon will already be fully eclipsed as it rises, offering a dramatic blood‑red appearance low on the horizon. Space+1Time and Date
  • Americas: The eclipse will occur during daylight hours, so not be visible, though some regions may offer livestreams. Live ScienceSpace+1

Summary

  • Peak totality everywhere: ~17:30 to ~18:52 UTC
  • Europe: The Best chance is catching the rising red Moon just after totality begins.
  • Asia/Australia: Full view from beginning to end.
  • Americas: Not visible—opt for a livestream instead.