A spectacular astronomical event is set to take place on Friday, March 14, 2025. A total lunar eclipse, often referred to as a Blood Moon. According to Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), this phenomenon will be partially visible in eastern Indonesia, though not in its entirety.
“Well, the eclipse can be seen from the eastern part of Indonesia, for the total eclipse phase ends and the eclipse phase ends,” said BMKG’s Potential Geophysics Team Leader Syrojudin, as reported by ANTARA on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
The eclipse will begin in the late morning and last until early evening in Indonesia. However, not all phases will be visible from the country.
The penumbral eclipse will start at 10:57 AM (WIB), marking the beginning of the event. Unfortunately, the partial and total eclipse phases will not be visible from Indonesia, including the peak of the eclipse at 1:54 PM (WIB).
The total eclipse will end at 2:31 PM (WIB), but only eastern Indonesia will be able to witness this phase. The final stage, the penumbral eclipse, will conclude at 5:00 PM (WIB).
Where Can You See the Eclipse in Indonesia?
Not all regions in Indonesia will be able to witness the total lunar eclipse. The best viewing areas will be in eastern Indonesia, where people will be able to see the final stages of the total eclipse and the penumbral eclipse. Other parts of Indonesia will miss the earlier and more dramatic phases of the event.
For those hoping to observe the eclipse, BMKG recommends choosing a location with clear skies and minimal light pollution for the best experience.
What is a Total Lunar Eclipse?
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A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon. However, instead of disappearing from view, the Moon takes on a reddish hue due to a process called Rayleigh scattering.
This happens because the Earth’s atmosphere filters out shorter wavelengths (such as blue light), allowing only red and orange hues to illuminate the Moon.
This effect is why the phenomenon is often referred to as a Blood Moon—a term commonly used in western countries.
Blood Moon and Its Significance During Ramadan
This total lunar eclipse falls during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, making it a significant event for Muslims. In Islamic tradition, lunar eclipses are referred to as Khusuf, and it is encouraged to perform Eclipse Prayers (Sholat Khusuf) as a moment of reflection and worship.
Eclipses have been historically linked to religious and spiritual beliefs, but from a scientific perspective, they provide valuable insights into how light interacts with the Earth’s atmosphere, creating the stunning red hue on the Moon.
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