A total lunar eclipse will grace the sky on the night of September 7 to the early morning of September 8, showcasing the rare "blood moon." Among the seven phases of the event, the Greatest Eclipse marks the peak of the "blood moon," when the moon is at its roundest and reddest, occurring at 2:12 a.m. on September 8.

Here are the key moments in Beijing Time:

Penumbral Eclipse Begins (September 7, 11:28 p.m.): The beginning of the lunar eclipse. However, it will be nearly impossible to see with the naked eye.

Partial Eclipse Begins (September 8, 12:27 a.m.): The moon begins to be "bitten" by Earth's shadow, officially entering the "partial eclipse" phase.

September 8, 1:31–2:53 a.m.: The most crucial phase of the lunar eclipse will unfold in three parts – Total Eclipse Begins, Greatest Eclipse, and Total Eclipse Ends – when the entire moon enters Earth's umbral shadow. It will take on a deep red hue, known as the "blood moon," and will last for one hour and 22 minutes.

Partial Eclipse Ends (September 8, 3:56 a.m.): The moon fully exits Earth's umbral shadow, returning to its normal appearance.

Penumbral Eclipse Ends (September 8, 4:55 a.m.): The moon leaves Earth's penumbral shadow, completing the total lunar eclipse.