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BBC Sky at Night Magazine
|September 2025
Shoot a rising lunar eclipse Use our expert tips to capture the drama as the eclipsed Moon climbs above the horizon
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As described on page 46, there will be a total lunar eclipse on 7 September that somewhat mirrors the one that occurred last March. Whereas March's eclipse took place as the Moon was setting, with totality being achieved just before moonset, this one takes place at moonrise, with totality ending around 15 minutes after the Moon pops up above the horizon (as seen from the centre of the UK). Both events could be reasonably described as frustrating, as neither gives a decent view of totality. Still, if skies are clear, this month's event should provide a good look at the second partial phase after totality ends.
This story is from the September 2025 edition of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
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