Total lunar eclipse anticipated in North Rhine-Westphalia this Sunday, yet with a caveat
Get ready for a celestial spectacle as a total lunar eclipse is set to light up the night sky over Germany on September 7, 2025. This rare event, caused by the Earth coming between the Moon and the Sun, will result in the Moon passing through the Earth's shadow, casting an eerie reddish glow on its surface.
The eclipse begins at 17:27 MESZ with the Moon entering the Earth's penumbra. Due to the bright twilight, the rising, darkened Moon will initially remain completely invisible. However, as the eclipse progresses, a nice view of the totally eclipsed Moon might be possible later on, provided there's a clear eastern horizon.
The total phase of the lunar eclipse, during which the Moon is completely darkened, starts at around 19:30 and ends at 20:53. The surface of the Moon during a lunar eclipse appears more or less copper-red due to sunlight refracted into the Earth's shadow. Susanne Hüttemeister from the Bochum Planetarium prefers the term "red moon" over "blood moon".
For those interested in learning more about this celestial event, several observatories in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) are offering special events. The Bochum Observatory, the Planetarium in Münster, and the Planetarium in Erkrath are all set to provide insights and observations of the lunar eclipse. The website for the event is online and the event is available for viewing on Studios NRW until September 6, 2027.
If you're planning to capture this stunning event on camera, use a camera with a telephoto lens on a tripod, spot metering if possible, and a remote shutter release. Take a series of shots at different exposure times for a good result.
After the September 2025 event, the next opportunity for Germany will be on December 31, 2028. A partial lunar eclipse can be observed from Germany on August 28, 2026. On a global scale, a total lunar eclipse will be visible from America and Asia on March 3, 2026.
So, mark your calendars and prepare for a mesmerising night under the "red moon" on September 7, 2025. Happy stargazing!
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