In the early hours of Monday, September 8, we may be able to see a “total lunar eclipse,” when the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow.
(Information provided by Kagayaki 509-go @ Nishitsu SP)
This is how the total lunar eclipse will look from the early hours to dawn on Monday, September 8, 2025.
The total lunar eclipse will take place from 2:31 a.m. to 3:53 a.m. on Monday, September 8.
Before and after that, it will be a partial lunar eclipse.The timing of the Moon’s phases will be the same in every region.
The Moon’s altitude will vary slightly depending on the area.
If you’re interested, try observing this mysterious total lunar eclipse. pic.twitter.com/kYDbcAkaHH— Star Observation Hall “Mantenboshi” (@man_ten_bo_shi) August 31, 2025
The total lunar eclipse will occur from 2:31 a.m. to 3:53 a.m. A partial lunar eclipse will also be visible before and after that.
Here’s how the timing will go↓
- 0:28 Penumbral lunar eclipse begins
- 1:27 Partial lunar eclipse begins
- 2:31 Total lunar eclipse begins
- 3:12 Maximum eclipse
- 3:53 Total lunar eclipse ends
- 4:56 Partial lunar eclipse ends
※This phenomenon takes place from “Sunday night to early Monday morning,” so please note that in practical terms, it starts late Sunday night.
・The total eclipse will last for about 83 minutes.
・The eclipse times are the same anywhere in Japan, but the Moon’s altitude and direction vary by region.
・This time it can be seen as the Moon sinks from the southern sky toward the west, so it looks like western Japan will be able to observe it at a relatively higher position.
It’s an astronomical phenomenon that occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon line up in a straight line, and the Moon passes completely into Earth’s shadow, making it appear dark reddish.
You can enjoy a fantastical copper-red Moon🌕✨
Here’s what it looked like three years ago↓
This was photographed from Shukugawa.
It’s beautifully partway “eaten.”
In Closing
This time, the eclipse reaches its maximum around 3 a.m., and since the next day is Monday, it might be pretty tough for many people. By the way, the next total lunar eclipse will be on March 3, 2026. That one will be visible “around 8 p.m.,” so it’ll be an easier time for young children to see. This one is more for the night owls and early risers, but if you’re interested, take a look up at the sky.
※Kagayaki 509-go, thank you for the tip!!
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