August 26, 2025 | 08:52 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Brace yourself! This September, the night sky of Australia will be graced with the presence of the rare blood moon. The celestial event will unfold from the late hours of September 7 into the early morning of September 8, with totality lasting an impressive 82 minutes, bathing the sky in an eerie red glow.
As this is the second and final blood moon of the year, you surely won’t want to miss catching it. Citing TimeOut, Travel + Leisure, and Live Science, here’s everything you need to know about seeing September’s blood moon.
When to see the next blood moon in Australia?
This year’s final blood moon puts Western Australia in the front row for one of the sky’s most dramatic performances. Even so, East Coast skywatchers will still have a good chance to catch most of the eclipse phases.
The full eclipse will span five hours, with the peak totality phase lasting 82 minutes. Here’s full totality timing across Australia’s capital cities, as highlighted by TimeOut:
Adelaide: 03:00 AM – 04:22 AM (peaks at 03:41 AM)
Brisbane: 03:30 AM – 04:52 AM (peaks at 04:11 AM)
Canberra: 03:30 AM – 04:52 AM (peaks at 04:11 AM)
Darwin: 03:00 AM – 04:22 AM (peaks at 03:41 AM)
Hobart: 03:30 AM – 04:52 AM (peaks at 04:11 AM)
Melbourne: 03:30 AM – 04:52 AM (peaks at 04:11 AM)
Perth: 01:30 AM – 02:52 AM (peaks at 02:11 AM)
Sydney: 03:30 AM – 04:52 AM (peaks at 04:11 AM)
How to see a blood moon in Australia?
Catching the blood moon is a breeze. With no special equipment required, all you have to do is just step outside and look up.
That being said, a few simple tips can help you get the most out of the experience. According to Travel + Leisure, it's best to head outside about 75 minutes early to witness the partial phase leading up to totality. And for the clearest view, find a high vantage point with an unobstructed view of the horizon, to minimize light pollution and fully appreciate the moon’s eerie red glow.
For skywatchers outside Australia, or anyone eager to dive deeper into this celestial event, explore our complete worldwide guide to the blood moon, here.
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