Catch the 2025 Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse
Every so often, the night sky treats us to a breathtaking performance—and on September 7, 2025, certain parts of the world will get a front-row seat to its finest show yet. Though the eclipse is primarily visible across Asia, Africa, and Australia, let’s break down what to expect for the Blood Moon in Wyoming, where to watch, and why this cosmic event deserves your attention.
Eclipse Timeline (UTC / Local Time)
According to detailed eclipse tracking data, here’s how the event unfolds worldwide (UTCs converted to Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)):
| Phase | UTC Time | MDT Time (Jackson) |
|---|---|---|
| Penumbral Begins | 15:28 UTC | ~9:28 am |
| Partial Begins | 16:27 UTC | ~10:27 am |
| Totality Begins | 17:30 UTC | ~11:30 am |
| Greatest Eclipse | 18:11 UTC | ~12:11 pm |
| Totality Ends | 18:52 UTC | ~12:52 pm |
| Partial Ends | 19:56 UTC | ~1:56 pm |
— Total lunar eclipse, with ~82 minutes of total visibility.
What’s the View Like from Wyoming?
Here’s the tricky bit: this Blood Moon occurs during Jackson’s daytime hours. Since the Moon will be below or near the horizon, the eclipse won’t be visible from Jackson, Wyoming. While the sky will be well-lit and the lunar action ongoing, our vantage point simply won’t align—sorry, moon-gazers!
Why It Still Matters
A Rare Alignment
This is the second total lunar eclipse of 2025, part of a near-tetrad including March 14, 2025 and March 3, 2026.
A Spectacle in Sight—If You Travel
Asia, Europe, and Africa get a full view. If you’re globe-trotting, timing your eclipse watch to avoid the sun might be worth it.
A Great Teaching Moment
Use this as an educational opportunity: explain eclipse geometry, Earth-Moon alignments, and why location and timing matter.
What You Can Do in Jackson
Mark Your Calendar
Get hyped for the next one: March 14, 2026 total lunar eclipse—Jackson can see that one clear as crystal.
Share the Buzz
Create social posts to share this amazing phenomenon! The more people are buzzing about this, the more you’ll get to see media of the beautiful Blood Moon!
Virtual Viewing & Livestreaming!
Livestream links are great for seeing events when you can’t be there in person! Time and Date will have a Blood Moon total lunar eclipse livestream and Space.com will have a blog with Blood Moon live updates.
Can’t Wait to See the Night Sky?
Even though we won’t be able to truly see the Blood Moon in Wyoming, if you’re as excited as we are for this rare lunar spectacle, why not make it even more memorable? Join Wyoming Stargazing for year-round public and private programs that bring the cosmos closer than ever. Whether it’s through high-powered telescopes or expert-guided tours of the night sky, we’ll make sure you see the universe in a whole new light.
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