Following the first eclipses of 2025, September brings two of the most anticipated celestial phenomena of the year.

The highlight is the total lunar eclipse, also known as the Blood Moon, which will be the longest of 2025 and will paint the sky red for over an hour. A few days later, you'll be able to witness a partial solar eclipse in some parts of the world.

The total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a "Blood Moon," will occur from September 7th to 8th, according to a guide from idealista.

This is the longest eclipse of 2025, with a total phase lasting 82 minutes, during which the moon takes on a deep red hue.

Where and when to see the total lunar eclipse in Portugal?

In Portugal, the September 7th eclipse can be seen from north to south, although with varying levels of visibility. The best conditions will be in the Algarve and inland areas, where the moon rises earlier and it is possible to observe almost the entire totality phase.

However, cities like Lisbon, Porto, and even Madeira will also have the opportunity to observe the phenomenon, even if only partially.

Total Lunar Eclipse Times

The duration is one of the aspects that make this eclipse so special. Here is the approximate schedule (Lisbon time):

4:28 PM: beginning of the penumbral phase, with a subtle darkening of the moon;

5:27 PM: This will be the minute the partial eclipse begins, with the moon beginning to take a bite;

6:30 PM: Totality begins, with the moon acquiring a reddish hue;

7:11 PM: Maximum point of the eclipse;

7:52 PM: End of totality, with the dark shadow returning;

8:56 PM: The partial phase ends at this minute;

9:55 PM: End of the phenomenon.

Partial solar eclipse

In 2025, in addition to the longest total lunar eclipse of the year, visible in Portugal, you can expect a partial solar eclipse, scheduled for September 21st, but unfortunately, it will not be visible from Europe.