Red Moon: Stunning Images of Lunar Eclipse 2025 Captivate the World
On the night of September 7, skywatchers across Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia witnessed a breathtaking total lunar eclipse, widely known as a Blood Moon. As Earth’s shadow completely covered the Moon, its surface transformed into a striking deep red hue, creating a rare celestial spectacle.
The eclipse began with a penumbral phase at 8:28 p.m. PST, followed by a partial eclipse at 9:27 p.m. PST. Totality lasted from 10:30 p.m. to 11:52 p.m. PST, reaching its dramatic peak at 11:11 p.m. PST. The entire event spanned several hours, with Pakistan among the regions where the eclipse was fully visible.
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During the alignment, Earth moved directly between the Sun and the Moon. As sunlight passed through Earth’s atmosphere, shorter blue wavelengths scattered while longer red wavelengths bent toward the lunar surface. This natural filtering effect gave the Moon its haunting crimson glow, inspiring awe among millions of viewers.
Across Pakistan and other countries, astronomy departments, observatories, and amateur enthusiasts organized viewing sessions. The Karachi University observatory was among those that opened its facilities to the public, offering people a chance to witness the extraordinary alignment.
Billions of people worldwide were able to observe at least part of the event. As the last total lunar eclipse of 2025, the Blood Moon drew attention not only from the scientific community but also from ordinary citizens, uniting the world in shared wonder under the night sky.