A rare 'Blood Moon' will be visible from the UK next month as a lunar eclipse will be enjoyed by more than seven billion people around the world.

Around 60 per cent of the world's population will be able to see the whole total lunar eclipse, with part of the spectacle visible from the UK.

The UK has already witnessed two spectacular eclipses this year. In March 2025, sky watchers were treated to back-to-back eclipses where a spectacular partial solar eclipse was followed a stunning partial lunar eclipse two weeks later.

On September 7, another Blood Moon will glow in UK skies, with some lucky skywatchers able to witness nearly 29 minutes of totality during the lunar eclipse.

What is a lunar eclipse - and why is it called a Blood Moon?

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon, Sun,

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