Tomorrow night, Ghana will be among the fortunate lands across the globe that will witness a majestic celestial performance—a total lunar eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon. Get ready to gaze up and be wowed!
What’s Happening?
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On Sunday, September 7, 2025, the full Corn Moon—named for its timing during traditional harvest seasons—will undergo a full eclipse, turning it a hauntingly beautiful shade of red.
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This is the longest total lunar eclipse since 2022, offering around 83 minutes of totality.
⏰ Eclipse Timings (UTC):
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Penumbral begins: 15:28
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Partial begins: 16:26–16:27
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Totality begins: ~17:30 (Moon fully enters Earth’s umbra)
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Maximum eclipse: ~18:11
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Totality ends: ~18:53
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Partial ends: ~19:56
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Penumbral ends: ~20:55
What It Means for Ghana
Ghana will enjoy full visibility of the eclipse from start to finish. In Accra, for example, the eclipse will be visible in its entirety—dubbed a “Blood Moon” as the lunar surface dramatically reddens.
Here’s how events will unfold locally:
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The eclipse stages begin while the Moon is still below the horizon early in the evening.
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By around 18:13 UTC, the Moon will rise—at this point, totality is already underway. Be ready with a clear eastern horizon for the best view.
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Totality will continue through Moonrise, gently rising as the eclipse progresses, offering a surreal sight: a red-tinted Moon emerging above the horizon.
How to Enjoy It
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No special eyewear is needed—lunar eclipses are safe to watch with the naked eye. Binoculars or a small telescope can enhance details and colors.
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Find a vantage point: An open space with an unobstructed eastern horizon—along the coast, a hill, or open field—will bring the best views.
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Weather watch: Skies in Accra on average are often cloudy (98% historically on this date), so check the forecast and pick a location less prone to clouds.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
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Seeing the Moon bathed in red during totality is breathtaking—a rare astronomical event and a photographer’s dream.
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This eclipse is visible across much of the Eastern Hemisphere—Africa, Asia, Australia, and parts of Europe—but will be missed entirely by the Americas. It's part of a unique close sequence of eclipses; this one falls about 2.6 days before the Moon’s perigee, making it appear slightly larger in the sky.
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