Egypt to Witness Total Lunar Eclipse on September 7

The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) has issued an official statement regarding the upcoming total lunar eclipse expected to occur on Sunday, September 7, 2025, and confirmed that the celestial event will be visible from Egypt.

According to Dr. Taha Rabah, President of NRIAG, the peak of the total lunar eclipse will coincide with the full moon of Rabi’ al-Awwal. 

During the eclipse, the Earth’s shadow is expected to cover approximately 136.2% of the Moon’s surface, making it a fully visible event across much of the country.

The total duration of the eclipse — from the beginning of the partial eclipse to its end — is expected to last around 3 hours and 29 minutes. 

The total eclipse phase, where the Moon is entirely within the Earth’s umbra, will last approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes.

A detailed timetable has been provided by the institute, indicating the start and end times for both the partial and total phases of the eclipse in daylight saving time (DST) for several Egyptian cities. The table also includes data on the Moon’s elevation above the horizon (in degrees) and its azimuth angle from the north at key moments throughout the event.

This eclipse offers a unique opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts and the general public across Egypt to witness a striking natural phenomenon.