Stargazers, mark your calendars. On Sunday, September 7, 2025, a mesmerising total lunar eclipse will appear in the UAE’s night skies. It’s one of the biggest astronomical events of 2025, as the lunar eclipse will last a whole 82 minutes and also feature a rare full Blood Moon. Miss this one, and you’ll have to wait until July 6, 2028, to witness a total lunar eclipse again from the UAE.
What’s a Blood Moon?
As spooky as it sounds, there’s a very scientific explanation for the Blood Moon. A total lunar eclipse takes place when the earth comes between the sun and the full moon, blocking out the sun’s direct rays from illuminating the moon. This casts a shadow on the moon and lights it up with a reddish, coppery tint– hence the name ‘Blood Moon’.
Where’s all that eerie reddish glow coming from at night? That’s because when sunlight is bent (refracted) through Earth’s atmosphere, blue and green light are scattered out, and only red rays fall on the Moon. Halloween’s a long way out, guys, don’t get scared (yet).
When and where to watch the lunar eclipse in Dubai?
This spectacular celestial phenomenon will last approximately 5 hours, with partial eclipse starting at 8:27pm. The eclipse will enter total stage at 9:30pm, and peak at 10:11pm, before ending at 10:52pm. The cosmic show doesn’t end there – the partial eclipse only concludes by 11:56pm.
While this magnificent lunar eclipse will be visible to the naked eye and is safe to gaze at without filters, it’s better to watch it through a telescope that highlights breathtaking details of the moon’s surface. You can find that and more at Dubai Astronomy Group’s (DAG) special public viewing event, which will feature expert guidance and educational activities. More info on the public event here.
The DAG will also stream the eclipse from Dubai live, so international audiences worldwide can experience this photogenic marvel. Do try and tune into that live stream as it will include a special shot of the eclipse with the Burj Khalifa in the backdrop. The stream is also your window into what the eclipse looks like elsewhere in the world against stunning landmarks – 20+ countries will contribute to this broadcast. Find live stream link here