In Pictures: Global Spectacle as September 7 Lunar Eclipse Paints the Moon a ‘Blood Red’
A total lunar eclipse captivated skywatchers worldwide on September 7, 2025, transforming the Moon into a striking shade of red – often referred to as a “Blood Moon.” From Pakistan to Ukraine adn Japan, photographers captured the celestial event, showcasing the eclipse’s dramatic effect against iconic landmarks and landscapes.
Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow on the lunar surface. During a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon passes into the Earth’s umbra, the darkest part of its shadow. While the Moon is fully eclipsed, it doesn’t disappear; instead, sunlight is refracted through the Earth’s atmosphere, giving it a reddish hue. The intensity of this colour can vary depending on the amount of dust and clouds in Earth’s atmosphere. This particular eclipse was widely visible across Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and parts of North America.
[Image of Blood Moon of 7 September 2025 over Islamabad,Pakistan. Photo by AAMIR QURESHI/AFP via Getty Images]
[Image of Total lunar eclipse of 7 September 2025, south of Copenhagen, Denmark. Photo by MADS CLAUS RASMUSSEN/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images]
[Image of Blood Moon total lunar eclipse over a statue of the ancient Greek goddess Irene, central Athens, 7 September 2025. Photo by ANGELOS TZORTZINIS/AFP via Getty Images]
[Image of Beach-goers observe the 7 September 2025 lunar eclipse on a shore of the Black Sea, Odesa, Ukraine. photo by OLEKSANDR GIMANOV/AFP via Getty Images]
[Image of Blood Moon of 7 September 2025 behind the Tokyo Skytree,Tokyo,Japan.Photo by STR/JIJI Press/AFP via Getty Images]
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