Total Lunar Eclipse on September 7, 2025: A Rare Celestial Event Visible from Tunisia and Around the World
On Sunday, September 7, 2025, a total lunar eclipse, a remarkable celestial phenomenon, will be visible from Tunisia as well as several other regions around the world.
A Red Moon at Dawn
On that day, the Moon will rise in the midst of the eclipse, offering a magnificent spectacle that will delight all astronomy enthusiasts. In Tunis, the Moon will appear on the southeastern horizon at 18:35 (local time), already in its total eclipse phase. This means that from the very first moments of its appearance, observers will be able to admire what is commonly known as the "blood moon," the reddish hue that forms when the Earth blocks direct sunlight from the Sun.
Where and When to Observe?
To follow this event in the best conditions, it is recommended to choose a location with an unobstructed view of the southeastern horizon. The spectacle will be all the more impressive as the Moon will be very close to the horizon.
Precise Schedule of the Eclipse in Tunisia
- 16:28: Beginning of the penumbral eclipse (partial eclipse invisible from Tunisia, as the Moon is still below the horizon)
- 17:27: Beginning of the partial eclipse (still below the horizon)
- 18:30: Beginning of the total eclipse (Moon still below the horizon)
- 18:35: Moonrise in Tunis, already in total eclipse
- 19:11: Maximum of the eclipse, where the Moon is completely in the Earth's shadow
- 19:52: End of the total eclipse, the Moon begins to exit the Earth's shadow
- 20:56: End of the partial eclipse
- 21:55: End of the penumbral eclipse
A Celestial Bonus: Saturn
That evening, Saturn will also be visible, near the eclipsed Moon, offering a beautiful opportunity to observe these two wonders of the sky at the same time.
Moonrise Times for Major Tunisian Regions
- Tunis: 18:35
- Nabeul: 18:33
- Zaghouan: 18:35
- Bizerte: 18:37
- Béja: 18:39
- Jendouba: 18:41
- Le Kef: 18:41
- Siliana: 18:38
- Sousse: 18:33
- Monastir: 18:32
- Kairouan: 18:35
- Sidi Bouzid: 18:37
- Kasserine: 18:40
- Mahdia: 18:31
- Sfax: 18:34
- Gabès: 18:34
- Médenine: 18:32
- Tozeur: 18:42
- Gafsa: 18:39
- Kebili: 18:38
- Tataouine: 18:32
Take advantage of this unique astronomical evening to gaze up at the sky and admire this wonderful natural phenomenon!
