Hey, get ready for a real show in the sky! On September 7, 2025 starting at about 7:30 p.m., the September Full Moon will be visible, and this year it will be even more special because it will be accompanied by a total lunar eclipse. Basically, the Earth will stand exactly between the Sun and the Moon, turning our nocturnal friend a fiery red – yes, that’s why it’s called the “Blood Moon”!
The Blood Moon or Corn Moon
This Full Moon is also called the “Corn Moon” because it traditionally marks the time when corn is harvested. But this year the reason for the great interest involves the eclipse-a rare sight not to be missed, visible from Italy and many other parts of the world. In fact, some 7 billion people will be able to enjoy at least a piece of this cosmic show!
The next day,September 8, the Moon will make its rounds near Saturn, and then on the 12th it will be seen next to the Pleiades star cluster, another reason to look up.
Where to see it
If you need some tips on how best to observe it, here are some suggestions! The total lunar eclipse on September 7, 2025 will be visible as early as sunset, when the Moon will rise immersed in the Earth’s shadow and thus in total eclipse phase. The culmination, that is, the moment of maximum darkening and reddish tint of the Moon, will be around 8:30 pm. Totality will last about 82 minutes.
So to enjoy the spectacle in Rome, just point your gaze to the east, when the blood Moon will make its entrance into the sky, although still low on the horizon. You won’t need glasses or special filters for observation; it will be visible to the naked eye in all its glory. We advise you to choose a place away from artificial lights, the countryside or a park would be ideal.
In short, if you enjoy stargazing and the night sky, mark this date-it’s the perfect time for a magical evening under the incredible Full Moon of September 2025. Don’t miss it! A truly unique opportunity to view one of the most beautiful and rare astronomical events of the year.