Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon) – Full Viewing Guide for Sri Lanka | Sept 7, 2025

Witness the celestial spectacle of September 7, 2025’s Total Lunar Eclipse, also known as the Blood Moon, visible in its entirety from Sri Lanka, including cities like Colombo.

This rare astronomical event will begin with the penumbral phase at 8:58 PM local time, followed by the partial eclipse at 9:57 PM, reaching totality between 11:00 PM and 11:41 PM, culminating in a maximum eclipse at 11:41 PM. The entire eclipse will last approximately 5 hours and 27 minutes, with total immersion in Earth’s shadow—the most dramatic phase lasting about 82 minutes.

Often referred to as a Blood Moon, this event transforms the full Corn Moon into a glowing red orb due to sunlight refracted through Earth's atmosphere.

Skywatchers in Sri Lanka are uniquely positioned to enjoy this eclipse from start to finish, making it a must-see astronomical event.

In this video, we’ll explain:
Why a lunar eclipse turns the Moon red
Exact timings and local visibility in Sri Lanka
How to watch safely with naked eyes or binoculars

Stay tuned for tips, history, and breathtaking visuals of the Blood Moon over Sri Lanka.

Credit should go to,
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
timeanddate.com

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