Where will the lunar eclipse be visible in the Arab world on Sunday evening? What is the expected weather conditions?

Arab Weather - The world will witness a total lunar eclipse on the evening of Sunday, September 7, 2025. The eclipse will be fully visible from most countries in Asia and Australia, while it will be partially visible in Europe and Africa. In the Arab world, observation capabilities vary depending on geographic location; in the Levant, the moon can be seen before the eclipse begins, while in the Maghreb, the eclipse will appear at moonrise.

How does an eclipse occur?

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Sun's rays to enter the Earth's shadow, making the Moon appear partially or completely dark. The Moon turns red due to the refraction of sunlight through the Earth's atmosphere. The blue light is scattered, leaving only the red light to reach the Moon, giving it its distinctive blood-red color during an eclipse.

Eclipse phases and timing

• Penumbral eclipse: Begins at 6:28 PM Mecca time. During this eclipse, the moon's light will dim slightly, making it difficult to observe with the naked eye.
• Partial eclipse: Begins at 19:27, the moon appears to gradually "erode."
• Total eclipse: Begins at 20:30, the moon turns blood red and reaches its peak at 21:12.
• End of the total and partial eclipse: The total phase ends at 21:52, and the partial phase at 22:56 Mecca time.

Weather conditions during the eclipse period

The weather is expected to be clear in most parts of the Levant during the lunar eclipse, including the Gulf states, the Levant, and Egypt.

While clouds are expected to appear at various altitudes over parts of the Maghreb, with thunderstorms falling in random areas, making conditions unfavorable in many areas.