Photos: Stunning 'Blood Moon' Lunar Eclipse Captivates Sky Gazers Worldwide

Rana Atef

Photographers across the globe turned their lenses skyward on Sunday night to capture a rare celestial spectacle, a total lunar eclipse, better known as a “blood moon.”

A total lunar eclipse happens when the full moon slips entirely into Earth’s umbra, the darkest part of its shadow.

During the event, only the longer, red wavelengths of sunlight pass through Earth’s atmosphere, giving the moon its eerie, crimson glow.

While the U.S. last witnessed a blood moon back in March, this week’s eclipse was visible across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

For about 82 minutes, Earth’s natural satellite was completely immersed in shadow, marking the longest total lunar eclipse since 2022.

Blood Moon Eclipse 😍 pic.twitter.com/DCVY7jn3Hj
— Shining Science (@ShiningScience) September 8, 2025

When history meets the cosmos – a lunar eclipse over the timeless pyramids of Egypt.#lunareclipse #LunarEclipse2025 #BloodMoon pic.twitter.com/BSKuaSNii2
— Astronomy Vibes (@AstronomyVibes) September 8, 2025

What a spectacular total lunar eclipse, or rather, blood moon,
In Nairobi, Kenya. pic.twitter.com/BK5HHqQaOz
— DP 🇰🇪 (@DanChepta) September 7, 2025

Blood moon over the holy city of Al Quds, Palestine, as if the sky itself is mourning the endless blood spilled by Israel against the Palestinians. pic.twitter.com/BQonllUneh
— 𝙎👼🏻 (@SZade15) September 7, 2025