According to experts, the moon takes on a reddish hue during a lunar eclipse when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, and the Moon passes through the darkest part of Earth’s shadow. During this rare event, sunlight does not reach the Moon directly.

Astronomers explain that as sunlight passes through the Earth’s atmosphere, red light bends more than blue light, which is why the Moon appears red during the eclipse — earning it the name Blood Moon.

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This upcoming lunar eclipse is particularly special because nearly everyone on Earth will be able to witness it.

A report by the website Time and Date states that over 7 billion people will be able to see the Blood Moon, and the total duration of the event will be approximately 82 minutes.

According to the report, 77% of the world s population will be able to witness this eclipse, making it one of the most widely visible eclipses in recent history. Another unique aspect is that this will be a total lunar eclipse, a phenomenon that typically occurs once every 1.5 years.

Furthermore, not every lunar eclipse results in a red-colored Moon, which makes the September 7 eclipse especially notable for its reddish appearance.

The Blood Moon will begin at 8:28 PM (Pakistan time) on September 7 and will last until 1:55 AM, with the total eclipse lasting for 82 minutes.

According to experts, Pakistan, China, Japan, and India will be among the best places in Asia to observe the eclipse, while viewers in Australia, South Africa, Europe, and other regions will also be able to witness it.

It’s worth noting that the first lunar eclipse of this year occurred on March 14, but it was not visible in Pakistan as it began around 9:00 AM (Pakistan time) and ended by 3:00 PM.