The sky of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is preparing to embrace one of the most wonderful astronomical phenomena expected this year, as the world is witnessing a fully eclipse of the moon known as the “bloody moon” phenomenon, during which the lights of the silver moon turn into an orange red color in a scene that caught the attention.
This phenomenon is one of the most impressive heavenly scenes of astronomers and photography lovers, as it can be followed by the naked eye without the need for astronomical tools, on a date on Saturday evening, September 7, 2025.
Total lunar eclipse
The date for a total eclipse of the moon
The head of the Astronomical Society in Jeddah, Majed Abu Zahra, explained that the eclipse is a great opportunity for citizens to see the moon as it turns to orange red while passing through the entire shadow of the earth, adding that it is anticipated that a total eclipse of the moon will occur on September 7, 2025.
Total lunar eclipse
Total lunar eclipse
It is anticipated that the partial eclipse of the moon will start in the sky of Jeddah and Riyadh at 6:28 pm Saudi time, while a total eclipse of the moon appears at 8:31 pm, as this phenomenon lasts for an hour and ends at 9:53 pm to withdraw the shadow of the earth slowly, leaving the moon, shining again in its natural image.
At 9:12 pm, the sky records the peak of the total eclipse of the moon, where the shadow of the earth reaches its maximum coverage of the moon to become in a deep red state and this phenomenon is called the “bloody moon”.
Total lunar eclipse
Where is a total eclipse of the moon?
The world is awaiting a total eclipse of the moon and one of the most prominent areas that can be seen by the continent of Europe, where all stages of the eclipse will clearly witness, as Africa, South America, and East North America will enjoy watching that rare event.
As for the Arab world, it is expected that a partial eclipse of the moon, especially in some regions of West Asia and North Africa, where the vision is clear whenever we head west towards Europe.
How to prepare to see the eclipse?
The phenomenon of the overall eclipse of the moon is characterized by the fact that it will be clear in front of the eyewitness, they see it with the naked eye in a charming natural appearance without the need to use special glasses or telescope, and it is advised to see them in an open place far from photosynthesis. They can also follow the beginning of the moon’s entry into the partial shade where this gives them an opportunity to see the multiple transitional stages before the moon reaches its peak in its bloody state.
