Perth’s Total Lunar Eclipse: How to See the Blood Moon on 7 September 2025

Perth is in the box seat for a total lunar eclipse on Sunday night, 7 September 2025—a classic “blood moon” that anyone can enjoy with a telescope, binoculars or even the naked eye. Below is your easy guide: what’s happening, when to look, where to face, and how to capture it.

Timeline (AWST, Perth)

Penumbral starts: 11:28 pm Sun 7 Sep
Partial eclipse starts: 12:27 am Mon 8 Sep
Totality: 1:30 am – 2:52 am (peak 2:11 am)
Partial ends: 3:56 am • Penumbral ends: 4:55 am
(All times are local (AWST) for Perth. timeanddate)

Where to look: The Moon starts high in the north-northeast, swings through north into the northwest during totality, and is west–northwest by the end. Altitude drops from ~63° at partial start to ~44° by the end of totality.

How long is totality? About 82 minutes—a nice, leisurely show.

What you’ll see (and why it’s red)

As Earth slips between the Sun and the Moon, our planet’s shadow washes across the lunar surface. During totality, sunlight filtering through Earth’s atmosphere bathes the Moon in copper and crimson—essentially the glow of all the world’s sunrises and sunsets projected onto it.

Best ways to watch

You want a clear view and avoid bright lights. A beach, oval, or lookout away from heavy glare is perfect. Can't leave the house? The backyard will be just fine as well.
No eye protection needed. Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are safe to view with the naked eye.
Bring comfort + patience: a jacket, chair, and a hot drink—totality is after 1:30 am.
Using a telescope to view the Moon at 60x magnification for the best results.
A pair of astronomy binoculars, preferably on a tripod.

Photography tips (phone or camera)

Phones: Use Night mode. Stabilise on a tripod, telescope or binoculars. Tap-to-focus on the Moon, drop exposure a touch before totality. Then lengthen exposure (0.5–2 s) during the dark red phase.
Pro tip: Shoot a wide landmark scene during totality, then a close-up when the Moon brightens.
If you post your pictures, be sure to tag us in. We would love to see them!

Whether you’re stepping outside for five minutes or camping out for the full show, Perth’s 7 Sep total lunar eclipse is an easy, beautiful event. Check out our range of astronomy binoculars and telescopes for the best way to view the Blood Moon.

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