Global Astronomy News - September 4, 2025

Dateline: Thursday, September 4, 2025

In advance of next weekend’s anticipated total lunar eclipse-the second of 2025-major astronomy outlets and space agencies issued final viewing guides, streaming schedules, and observational advice today.

The popular website Space.com released a comprehensive guide detailing the eclipse’s timing, duration, and geographic visibility. Observers are reminded that the partial eclipse will begin at 16:27 GMT on September 7, with totality lasting from 17:30 to 18:53 GMT-an 82-minute “Blood Moon” phase easily visible from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Timeanddate.com announced its live-stream lineup for the event, confirming that global audiences can tune in to real-time coverage of both penumbral and total phases. The site listed live feeds for the September 7-8 eclipse, ensuring that viewers in the Americas-where the eclipse occurs below the horizon-won’t miss the spectacle.

NASA’s science portal updated its Eclipses and the Moon section with contextual background on lunar eclipses and tips for amateur skywatchers. The agency emphasized that no special eyewear is required for lunar events and encouraged communities to organize public viewing gatherings at outdoor parks and observatories. NASA also highlighted that the eclipse offers scientists a chance to study Earth’s atmosphere by analyzing how sunlight refracts through various atmospheric layers as it colors the Moon.

Astronomy clubs across Europe and Asia reported final preparations for community eclipse parties, complete with telescopes, binocular stations, and expert commentary. Skywatchers are advised to find clear eastern horizons-particularly in Western Europe, where the Moon will rise already in the Earth’s umbra-and to arrive early to witness the subtle shifts from the penumbral to total phases.

With just three days remaining until September 7, enthusiasts worldwide are gearing up to witness one of the year’s most accessible and longest-lasting total lunar eclipses. Whether on-site under clear skies or via livestream, the coming “Blood Moon” promises a spectacular show of planetary alignment.