A moon eclipse will only be fully observable in certain regions of France this Friday, March 14, 2025. Time, observation conditions, we tell you everything.
An eclipse of Moon Total will take place on Friday March 14, 2025, doubled with a full moon of blood which will cover the moon with a copper shade. If the American continent, Martinique and Guadeloupe will have the chance to observe it in its entirety, it will be visible only partially in mainland France when the shadow of the earth will begin to nibble the moon, at 6:09 am, but not anywhere.
The beginning of the Moon Eclipse will be observable provided that the western horizon is cleared and the late the moon will go to bed late, the ideal the observation conditions. This is good news for the inhabitants of the Pointe de la Bretagne as in Brest, who will see a more advanced eclipse before the sunset. The regions of Brittany, Normandy, New Aquitaine and Pays-de-la-Loire will be the most advantaged to observe this grandiose spectacle from the start of the eclipse before raising the rising sun. Indeed, in the regions located east of France, if the spectacle will actually continue, it will no longer be visible due to the sunrise that occurs earlier. Indeed, the peak of the phenomenon is expected at 7:58 am, and the end of the phenomenon at 9:47 am …
Sixt experts, travel specialists, identified the best places in France where to observe this eclipse: “ The extreme west of France, Pointe Saint-Mathieu, near Brest, is the best place in France to observe the eclipse with total visibility of 100 %”, because it is devoid of light pollution. In New Aquitaine, La Rochelle will be one of the best places to observe the blood moon, “with an obscuration reaching 95.36 %”. In Normandy, the city of “Cherbourg-Octeville will be One of the best observation points in the region, with an obscuration of 95.36 %”. And finally, in the Pays-de-la-Loire“Nantes will be one of the best choices to observe the eclipse, with an obscuration of 95.36 %. Its clear horizon and relatively low light pollution compared to other large cities allow optimal observation,” he said.
Unlike total sun eclipses, no need for special protections to attend the phenomenon. Just look up to heaven and arm with patience. The observation place must be located far from any light pollution (at the top of a hill, on a beach etc …) observation advice, but also meaning, we tell you everything about the phenomenon below:
When will the next moon eclipse take place?
The next Moon Eclipse in France will be total and it will take place on Friday March 14, 2025 from 6:09 am. Good news, it will be partly observable from France.
What is a moon eclipse?
It is important to emphasize that the astronomical phenomenon of the moon eclipse is only possible when the moon is full. A moon eclipse can only take place when the moon is at the
If the sky is cleared, there is no problem to observe a moon eclipse with a naked eye, without any danger (unlike thesolar eclipse) and without any particular equipment. We advise you to place yourself towards the clear horizon and to turn to the southwest. The observation place must be located far from any light pollution (at the top of a hill, on a beach etc …) as for a super moonin case you are in an area where the clouds veil its visibility, you can arm yourself with your telescopeof your binoculars or a Pair of astronomical glasses To even better observe the lunar eclipse.
For those who wish to immortalize the phenomenon, you can also have a standard objective of 50 mm as longer focal length objectives (between 200 mm and 2,700 mm on Full Frame sensor). The important thing is to be able to have a tripod to avoid the blur of Bougé. The use of a telephoto lens is obviously ideal so that the moon comes into the context, but for photographers with a small focal length, you can make a spill of eclipse (successive overprints of the different phases of the eclipse on the same photograph). Given the low light during the Moon eclipse, set your device with a high sensitivity high depending on the phase of the eclipse, as well as a large opening.