ECLIPSE REMINDER - Sept. 7th Lunar Eclipse
Your 'Blood Moon' Eclipse Cheat Sheet from DwarfVision: Resources at Your Fingertips!
Hey Astro-nuts and DWARF-wranglers,
The celestial event of the year is almost here! On the night of September 7-8, 2025, the full Moon will glide through Earth's shadow, transforming into a spectacular, coppery-red "Blood Moon."
This post is your quick-and-easy field guide—a cheat sheet you can use on your phone or print out to ensure you capture every moment perfectly with your DWARF scope. For the full, in-depth strategy guide with challenge ideas and advanced tips, head over to our main website!
The Main Event: Key Timings (UTC)
Visible across 6 time zones and for nearly 4 billion people, this total eclipse promises quite the show! Here are the local times for the event with city links in Time&Date.com
Hong Kong (HKT): Entire eclipse visible. Partial Begins: 00:27 (Sep 8) | Total Begins: 01:30 (Sep 8) | Maximum: 02:11 (Sep 8) | Total Ends: 02:52 (Sep 8)
Bangkok (ICT): Approx. Moonrise: ~18:00 | Partial Eclipse Begins: 23:27 | Total Eclipse Begins: 00:30 (Sep 8) | Maximum Eclipse: 01:11 (Sep 8)
New Delhi (IST): Approx. Moonrise: ~18:30 | Partial Eclipse Begins: 21:57 | Total Eclipse Begins: 23:00 | Maximum Eclipse: 23:41
Istanbul (TRT): Approx. Moonrise: ~19:00 | Partial Eclipse Begins: 19:22 | Total Eclipse Begins: 20:30 | Maximum Eclipse: 21:11
Nairobi (EAT): Approx. Moonrise: ~17:35 | Partial Eclipse Begins: 18:28 | Total Eclipse Begins: 20:30 | Maximum Eclipse: 21:11
Berlin (CEST): Approx. Moonrise: ~19:37 | Maximum Eclipse: 20:11 | Total Eclipse Ends: 20:55 | Note: The Moon rises just as the total eclipse begins!
London (BST): Approx. Moonrise: ~20:30 | Maximum Eclipse: 19:33 | Total Eclipse Ends: 21:55 | Note: The Moon rises while already in its total eclipse phase!
Universal Time (UTC - Sep 7): Partial Eclipse Begins: 16:27 | Total Eclipse Begins: 17:30 | Maximum Eclipse: 18:11 | Total Eclipse Ends: 18:52 | Partial Eclipse Ends: 19:56
5-Step DWARF Quick-Start Guide
Power & Prep: Make sure your DWARF, phone, and a portable power bank are all fully charged. Ensure your DWARFLAB app is updated!
Get Level: Set up your tripod on a stable, level surface.
Center & Focus: Point your scope toward the Moon, use the app to center it in the telephoto view, and tap Auto-Focus (AF).
Enable Tracking: Go to the "Function" menu and select "Moon Track" to keep the Moon perfectly centered.
Start Imaging! Switch to Astro, Video, or Time-Lapse mode and begin your capture session.
Your Eclipse Toolkit: Links at Your Fingertips
This is your one-stop shop for all the resources you'll need on eclipse night.
The Full DwarfVision Guide (Our Site!)
Your primary resource! Get in-depth tips, detailed DwarfVision challenges, and our complete imaging strategy.
The official guide from the creators of the DWARF telescope.
Time and Date's Interactive Map
The best tool for getting precise, local start and end times for your exact location.
See the Moon's position against the background stars (and nearby Saturn!) throughout the eclipse.
For data enthusiasts seeking every technical detail.
Sky at Night Magazine (Livestream Info)
Clouded out? Find links here to watch the eclipse live from observatories around the world.
We can't wait to see the incredible images you capture! Share your results on our Facebook page and social media using the hashtag #DwarfVisionEvent.
Good luck, and clear skies!
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