A total lunar eclipse—popularly dubbed a “blood moon”—will be fully visible across the Maldives tonight (Sunday, 7 September 2025), with totality peaking at 11:11 p.m. Maldives Time (MVT). The event can be seen nationwide from start to finish, turning the Moon a deep red as Earth’s shadow crosses its face.
Key timings for Malé (MVT): the penumbral phase begins at 8:28 p.m.; partial eclipse begins at 9:27 p.m.; totality runs from 10:30 p.m. to 11:52 p.m., with the maximum at 11:11 p.m.; the partial phase ends at 12:56 a.m., and the penumbral phase ends at 1:55 a.m. on Monday.
The eclipse is safe to view with the naked eye—no special equipment is required—though binoculars or a small telescope will enrich the experience. Around maximum, the Moon will be high in the southeast sky. Weather permitting, the height and brightness contrast should make the coppery hue easy to spot.
Astrology-watchers note this is a Full Moon in Pisces, a sign often associated with reflection and release—so expect the usual eclipse chatter about closures and fresh starts. (As ever, treat astrological interpretations as guidance, not fact.)
What’s next: After tonight’s spectacle, the next total lunar eclipse visible from the Maldives falls on 31 December 2028 (New Year’s Eve). Mark your calendars.
