Blood Moon 2025: How to see lunar eclipse in Scotland this September
This will be the second lunar eclipse seen in the UK so far this year and comes after the Perseid meteor shower dazzled stargazers across Scotland earlier in August.
When will the Blood Moon be visible in Scotland?
The Blood Moon will be visible in Scotland on the evening of Thursday, September 7, according to the BBC.
Royal Museums Greenwich states that the moon is due to rise above the horizon just in time for people to see the total lunar eclipse.
A Blood Moon lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun (Image: Getty Images)
It says the "maximum will occur at 7.33pm BST from the UK, with the eclipse's actual maximum at 7.11pm when the moon is below the horizon".
The moon will then gradually move out of Earth's shadow until 9.55pm.
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How to see the Blood Moon in Scotland
Those wishing to catch a glimpse of the eclipse should seek out a high point with a clear view of the east.
This will allow stargazers to see the lunar eclipse to its fullest and enjoy an unhindered sighting.
Viewings of the eclipse will also depend on the weather at that given time, with cloudier conditions making it harder to spot.
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