A spectacular total lunar eclipse will occur on September 7, 2025, and will be visible from Ghana, specifically from Accra, Space.com, SkyLive and New York Times have reported.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when Earth passes between the moon and sun, temporarily bathing the entire lunar disk in its shadow. This in turn causes our natural satellite to glow a deep red, as the scattered light from every sunrise and sunset on Earth is bent onto the lunar disk.
The eclipse is expected to last for 5 hours and 27 minutes, with the totality phase lasting 1 hour and 22 minutes.
Eclipse Timing Details
The penumbral eclipse begins at 3:28 PM. The partial eclipse begins at 4:27 PM. The total eclipse begins at 5:31 PM, with the maximum eclipse at 6:12 PM when the Moon will be at an altitude of 2 degrees.
The total eclipse ends at 6:53 PM, the partial eclipse ends at 7:57 PM, and the penumbral eclipse ends at 8:55 PM.
Unfortunately, the Moon will rise in Accra after the eclipse has already begun, at 6:02 PM, which might affect visibility.
The low altitude of the Moon (2 degrees) during the maximum eclipse may also impact viewing prospects.
During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon takes on a reddish hue, often referred to as a “Blood Moon.” This phenomenon occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the lunar surface.
The eclipse will be visible from various parts of the world, including Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, with approximately 85% of the world’s population having a chance to see this spectacle.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Meteorological Agency has not forecasted this. However, the agency has warned there will be cloudy conditions with intervals of sunshine will prevail across the country. During the period, thunderstorms or rain of varying intensities are anticipated over parts of the coastal, middle, transition.
