Residents across the UAE will soon have a front-row seat to one of the most breathtaking celestial shows of the decade: a total lunar eclipse.
According to the Emirates Astronomical Society, the phenomenon will unfold on the night between September 7 and 8, when the moon will pass completely into Earth’s shadow and glow a deep red hue.
Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society and member of the Arab Union for Astronomy Space and Sciences, described the event as “exceptional,” noting that it is among the longest total lunar eclipses in the last 10 years. The spectacle will last for about 5 hours and 27 minutes, with the full eclipse phase enduring an impressive 82 minutes.
Al Jarwan emphasized that the UAE is in a prime position to experience the eclipse from beginning to end. Around 85 percent of the world’s population is expected to be able to view the moon during the rare display.
For UAE observers, the sequence will begin at 7:28 p.m. with the penumbral phase. The partial eclipse will follow at 8:27 p.m., leading to total coverage at 9:30 p.m. The eclipse will peak at 10:10 p.m. before gradually fading, with the last visible phase ending at 12:55 a.m. on September 8.
Al Jarwan added that the next lunar eclipse visible from the UAE will occur on March 3, 2026, though it will not last as long as the upcoming September event.
