Total lunar eclipse visible in Malaysia from 7th to 8th September
If you gaze at the night sky in Malaysia between 7th and 8th September 2025, prepare for a mesmerising sight. The rare blood moon, or total lunar eclipse, will be visible from dusk on Sunday till the early hours of Monday in Malaysia, as shared by the Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA).
Here are all the deets to see the phenomenon in Malaysia:
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What is a blood moon?
The term “blood moon” is more poetic than scientific, but aptly describes the moon’s unusual crimson appearance during the eclipse. It occurs during a total lunar eclipse, an astronomical event wherein the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon.
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In this arrangement, the Earth’s shadow falls on the moon, darkening it temporarily. Rather than disappearing completely, the moon takes on a deep red or coppery shade. This reddish glow is caused by sunlight refracting through Earth’s atmosphere, filtering out blue light and allowing red light to reach the moon’s surface.
When to see the blood moon in Malaysia?
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According to the Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) on their website, this total lunar eclipse will begin at 11.28pm on 7th September (Sun) and will last until 4.55am on 8th September (Mon) local time. In the post, the agency also shared that the sequence can be clearly seen with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope, as long as weather conditions are good and clear.
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The moon will be fully immersed in Earth’s shadow at the maximum eclipse phase around 2:11 am, which is when the iconic blood moon coloration will be most prominent.
Here’s the full phases of the lunar eclipse, as shared by MYSA:
- Penumbral Phase begins: 11.28pm
- Partial Phase begins: 12.26am
- Full Phase begins: 1.30am
- Maximum Full Phase: 2.11am
- Full Phase ends: 2.53am
- Partial Phase ends: 3.56am
- Penumbral Phase ends: 4.55am
The total eclipse can be witnessed in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and spans approximately five hours and twenty-seven minutes.
Where to see the blood moon in Malaysia?
You can try and catch a view of the blood moon from anywhere in Malaysia, but MYSA has also shared a list of locations around Malaysia where keen moon-watchers will be gathering:
| State | Locations |
| Klang Valley |
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| Putrajaya | Dataran Masjid Putra, in Putrajaya |
| Negeri Sembilan | Balai Cerap Negeri Sembilan |
| Melaka | Masjid Al-Azim |
| Perak |
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| Perlis | The Wheel Estate Campsite, in Chuping |
| Penang |
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| Kedah |
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| Kelantan | Balai Cerap Kota Bharu in Salor, Pasir Mas |
| Terengganu | Balai Cerap KUSZA |
| Sarawak |
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| Sabah | Balai Cerap Al-Biruni Negeri Sabah |
Certain prominent spots in Malaysia, including Langkawi’s MAHA Tower, KL’s Planetarium Negara, and Penang’s Tech Dome, will open overnight for visitors, with free admission for anyone interested in viewing the blood moon. These spots are also offering free on-site telescope viewing for the public, so you can get a closer look at the moon, bright and clear, if the weather permits.
Image credit: Planetarium Negara via Facebook
Viewings at other spots on the list of locations that MYSA shared, which we listed above, may charge for admission or require prior registration.
Blood moon visible in Malaysia, 7th-8th September
If you want to see the moon take on a captivating reddish glow, mark your calendar for the night of 7th September to witness the phenomenon for yourself. Fingers crossed for good weather so we can all enjoy the sight.
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