Kenyans are known for their active nature on social media, always on the forefront in sharing their opinions on different world phenomenons.
This is a group of people who will never be passed by any happening across the globe.
With that said, millions of Kenyans on Sunday, September 7, 2025, could not keep calm on social media after experiencing the much-anticipated total lunar eclipse, otherwise known as the blood moon.
As earlier reported by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the blood moon was expected to start at 8.30 pm and last for 82 minutes on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
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NASA described the blood moon phenomenon based on it’s red glow.
And true to their prediction, the lunar eclipse (blood moon) came into play on the aforementioned date and Kenyans could not keep calm upon sighting the same.
Various netizens took to social media where they posted photos of themselves enjoying the sight of blood moon, with many disclosing that it was their first time ever to experience the phenomenon.
Social media was awash with images of the blood moon as countless Kenyans came out to be counted among people who never missed the once in a lifetime opportunity.
Many netizens who sighted the blood moon noted that it is one of the most beautiful scenery they have ever experienced.
Nairobi News understands the blood moon transpires during a total lunar eclipse where the Earth is said to line up between the moon and the sun, hiding the moon from sunlight.
According to NASA, the blood moon occurs when the only light that reaches the moon’s surface is from the edge of the Earth’s sky.
The air particles from Earth’s sky scatter out most of the blue light, and the remaining light reflects onto the moon’s surface with a red glow, making the moon appear red in the night sky.
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Astronomers note that this blood moon is the second lunar eclipse of 2025, and it is expected to be visible to nearly six billion people across the world’s most populous geographical regions.
It is the longest 82 minutes moments of entirety of the decade.
According to astronomers, unlike solar eclipses, no special glasses are required to watch a lunar eclipse- it can be seen with the naked eye.
A smartphone or a digital camera can help you capture this remarkable view.
During the 82 minutes, the moon will darken enough to allow the night sky to come alive with stars.
Sharp-eyed sky observers may see planet Saturn, which is a bright yellow point of light near the moon.
Kenya is among the countries that witnessed the blood moon phenomenon on Sunday night.
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