Bahrain witnesses rare ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain was treated to a total lunar eclipse yesterday evening. The Moon turned a deep red as it passed fully into Earth’s shadow — an effect popularly known as a “blood moon.”

The next event of this kind is not expected until December 2028. The partial phase began around 7:30 p.m., totality following shortly after, peaking at 9:11 p.m., and ending at 10:56 p.m. Mosques across the Kingdom held eclipse prayers, following the prophetic tradition observed during solar and lunar eclipses.

Worshippers gathered to perform the prayers and reflect on the occasion’s religious significance. The spectacle drew wide interest from residents and citizens alike, blending scientific wonder with spiritual meaning.

With the Moon draped in red, Bahrain’s night sky offered an exceptional natural scene. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves completely into Earth’s umbra (the darkest part of its shadow), filtering sunlight through the atmosphere and giving the Moon its reddish hue.