As of 08:23 PM EAT on Sunday, September 7, 2025, Isiolo town enjoys a magical sky. The long-awaited lunar eclipse 2025 has begun, and the moon slowly slips into Earth’s shadow.
By around 8:30 PM EAT, the eclipse entered its total phase. The moon now glows a deep red, a breathtaking sight that will last until about 9:52 PM EAT. For more than an hour, people in Isiolo and across East Africa watch the heavens put on one of nature’s finest shows.
September evenings in Isiolo usually stay clear and calm, and tonight proves no different. The blood moon brightens by the minute, and families, stargazers, and the simply curious step outside to witness the wonder.
Such nights always carry meaning. Among the Borana and Somali communities, elders once said eclipses marked the end of an era or the death of a great leader. For generations, these rare events stirred both awe and mystery.
“And of His signs are the night and the day and the sun and the moon. Do not prostrate to the sun or to the moon, but prostrate to Allah, who created them, if it should be Him that you worship.”
(Surah Fussilat 41:37)
In Islam, the meaning takes another form. Eclipses do not signal doom; they remind believers of Allah’s greatness. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) urged Muslims to perform Salat al-Kusuf, a special prayer during such moments. Tonight in Isiolo, mosques fill with worshippers bowing in devotion as the red moon shines overhead.
Step outside now if you can. Choose a spot away from bright lights, wrap yourself in a warm jacket, and bring binoculars if you have them. The eclipse will reach its peak around 9:11 PM EAT before fading toward midnight. If clouds interrupt your view, NASA’s livestream carries the event to screens worldwide.
The lunar eclipse 2025 offers more than a stunning view. It reminds us how vast and connected our universe is. From Isiolo’s open skies to cities across the globe, countless eyes turn upward, sharing the same moon.
