Though its fear-inducing moniker may suggest otherwise, this full moon, occurring in September 2025, is actually a celestial sight you won't want to miss.

This month, we're privy to yet another skyward sight that is awe-inducing, symbolically meaningful, and has plenty of interesting facts behind it.
If you're planning to host a proper viewing with friends at sunset, be sure to head outside to a flat space where you can catch a full sight of the horizon and the expansive sky above it. If moon-gazing isn't necessarily your speed&mdash;don't worry&mdash;you'll be able to catch a glimpse from your window without having to go through all the trouble of leaving your apartment or timing your viewing perfectly.&nbsp;
Ahead of the Blood Moon on Sept. 7, 2025, join&nbsp;L'OFFICIEL&nbsp;as we break down everything you need to know about the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/worm-moon-red-total-eclipse-march-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">celestial phenomenon,</a> including the origin behind the name, the timing to get the best view, and the spiritual meaning behind it.&nbsp;

<h2 style="text-align: center;">What is the Blood Moon?</h2>

Though it may sound like one of the traditional names given to each month's full moon, the term 'Blood Moon' actually refers to an entirely separate phenomenon&mdash;the total lunar eclipse&mdash;technically making September 2025's full moon a Blood Moon and&nbsp;a Corn Moon.&nbsp;
Admittedly, the blood moon isn't exactly crimson, but the shade of deep, rusty orange the moon appears is still quite a sight to behold&mdash;think along the lines of other seasonal lunar phenomena, like the massive <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/buck-moon-meaning-july-2025-full-moon-when-to-see" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buck Moon</a>, or the rosy-hued <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/full-pink-moon-april-2024-what-to-know-visibility-astrology-history" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pink Moon</a>.&nbsp;

What Time to See the Blood Moon in September 2025?

Unfortunately, for us <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/travel-living/kith-brings-erewhon-to-new-york-with-exclusive-west-village-club" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Yorkers</a> (and most of the Western Hemisphere, barring small territories in Brazil, Hawaii, and Alaska), the sun will still be underneath the horizon during the eclipse&mdash;meaning we'll miss the 'Blood Moon' aspect of this month's full moon. The moon reaches maximum fullness&mdash;which is when the eclipse occurs&mdash;at around 2:08 p.m. EDT.&nbsp;
However, luckily for avid sky watchers, this month's Corn Moon promises to take on its own rusty, orangish hue, independent of the 'blood moon' caused by the lunar eclipse. When the Corn Moon is low on the horizon, it appears both larger than usual and yellowish-orange, making for quite a sight. To catch the Corn Moon at its best, look towards the cosmos just after sunset, where you'll see the September 2025 Corn Moon rising above the horizon.&nbsp;
For New York folks, that's around 7:20 p.m. EDT, but others should check the <a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/phases/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">timeanddate.com</a> website to determine when exactly sunset is.&nbsp;

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Symbolism of the Blood Moon</h2>

Though we may not be able to see it in person, the Blood Moon still has spiritual and symbolic meaning that can help guide or ground you during this time.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spiritualityhealth.com/spiritual-meaning-of-the-blood-moon?srsltid=AfmBOorubZn5oxDWbjSCIgAnAFIFxFoZ2tZzsQ2WgVpYpeNhgudbgnYF" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spirituality &amp; Health</a>&nbsp;suggests that the Blood Moon can open up people's "darker side," which often unlocks "emotions such as rage, shame, and grief." While this sounds negative at first, balance is often prioritized in spiritual circles, so the opportunity to exercise these feelings can bring about a much-needed sense of peace.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Blood Moon can also symbolize new beginnings as a result of heightened emotional intelligence that comes with this balance.&nbsp;

What Is A Blood Moon? Everything You Need To Know About September's Full Moon

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