With a bit of luck (and clear skies), sky watchers across the UK will be treated to a rare celestial spectacle tonight.

As September's full Moon rises , it will be bathed in a deep orange-red glow during a total lunar eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon.

The event is taking place on Sunday evening (September 7) . While some parts of the world will get to see the entire eclipse from start to finish, UK observers will catch the dramatic second half as the Moon rises above the eastern horizon.

The eclipse will begin in the late afternoon while the Moon is still below the horizon in the UK.

By the time the Corn Moon rises, it will already be in total eclipse, hopefully glowing a striking red.

Here are the key timings (all in BST):

Penumbral phase: 4.28pm (before moonrise)

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