Clear Night Skies Expected for Rare ‘Blood Moon’ Across Maldives

The Maldives will witness a rare total lunar eclipse on Sunday night, visible to the naked eye across the country. The eclipse will occur between 8:28 p.m. and 1:55 a.m., peaking at 11:11 p.m. Clear skies are expected, though partly cloudy conditions in the southern atolls could disrupt viewing. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has directed island councils to organize special eclipse prayer congregations at the largest mosque on each inhabited island at 11:12 p.m. on Sunday, 7 September 2025.

The Maldives will witness a rare total lunar eclipse on Sunday night, visible to the naked eye across the country. The eclipse will occur between 8:28 p.m. and 1:55 a.m., peaking at 11:11 p.m. Clear skies are expected, though partly cloudy conditions in the southern atolls could disrupt viewing. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has directed island councils to organize special eclipse prayer congregations at the largest mosque on each inhabited island at 11:12 p.m. on Sunday, 7 September 2025.

The Maldives will witness a rare total lunar eclipse on Sunday night, visible to the naked eye across the country. The eclipse will occur between 8:28 p.m. and 1:55 a.m., peaking at 11:11 p.m. Clear skies are expected, though partly cloudy conditions in the southern atolls could disrupt viewing. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has directed island councils to organize special eclipse prayer congregations at the largest mosque on each inhabited island at 11:12 p.m. on Sunday, 7 September 2025.

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