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On September 7, 2025, the sky over Austria will darken: the total lunar eclipse will be visible nationwide as a “blood moon.”
The next celestial spectacle is already waiting: on the evening of September 7, 2025, the sky over Austria will darken, and a total lunar eclipse with a rare blood moon will be visible nationwide.
On September 7, 2025, observers throughout Austria will be treated to an impressive natural phenomenon: a total lunar eclipse will bathe the Earth’s satellite in a deep copper red – the so-called blood moon will be visible across large parts of the country. The eclipse will be the most impressive of its kind in Austria since 2022.
Eclipse schedule
The lunar eclipse will begin in the late afternoon, with the moon entering the penumbra at 5:28 p.m. (CEST). At 6:27 p.m., the moon will enter the Earth’s umbra. The spectacular part – the totality – begins at 7:31 p.m., shortly after moonrise, and reaches its maximum at 8:12 p.m. At this point, the moon is only about seven degrees above the horizon. The totality ends at 8:53 p.m., with the last visible shadow disappearing around 10:55 p.m.
Observation tips for the best view
For a good view of the event, a location with a clear view to the east is recommended – ideally away from urban light sources. The low moon is evident during the totality phase, when the sky darkens further. The blood moon is imposing to the naked eye, but can also be experienced more intensely with binoculars or a telescope.
At its maximum, the moon is only about 7° above the horizon; an observation spot with a clear view to the east is ideal.
The best viewing conditions are under clear skies away from urban light sources.
The intense coloration (“blood moon”) is caused by the scattering of sunlight in the Earth’s atmosphere. The spectacle lasts until shortly before midnight.
The eclipse will be visible in all federal states.
Astronomical significance
The lunar eclipse on September 7, 2025, will be the longest of its kind since 2022 and also the most visible over Austria until 2029. It will not be until December 20, 2029, that there will be another similarly favorable opportunity for observation throughout the country.
Visibility and schedule (CEST)
Moonrise: approx. 7:20 p.m. (Vienna, Vorarlberg, etc.)
Entry into the penumbra: 5:28 p.m.
Entry into the umbra: 6:27 p.m.
Beginning of totality: 7:31 p.m.
Maximum eclipse: 8:12 p.m. (moon about 7° above the horizon)
End of totality: 8:53 p.m.
Exit from umbra: 9:56 p.m.
Exit from penumbra: 10:55 p.m.
- source: vienna.at/picture: pixabay.com
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