Total Lunar Eclipse Qatar 2025: Time & Places to Watch

A total lunar eclipse the dramatic “Blood Moon” will be visible from Qatar on the evening of Sunday, 7 September 2025. All phases of the eclipse are expected to be observable from Doha and across the country, provided the weather conditions are good.

Qatar Eclipse schedule and Local times

Below are authoritative local times (Arabia Standard Time, AST) for the eclipse phases in Qatar. Compare Qatar Time with your timezone.

Total event length (partial + total phases): about 3 hours 29 minutes.

Orientation (where to look): at maximum eclipse in Doha the Moon will be roughly southeast and well above the horizon. Expect an azimuth near 160° (SSE) and an altitude roughly 40°–60° depending on exact position. Use a sky app to calculate azimuth and altitude for your precise coordinates before you go.

Note: minute differences occur across Qatar locations (Doha, Ras Laffan, Ḩālūl). Check a local authoritative timing page the day before for the exact minute values for your site.

Where to watch lunar eclipse September 2025 Qatar (Blood Moon)

You do not need any special equipment to enjoy a lunar eclipse. It is safe to look at with the naked eye. But a pair of binoculars or a small telescope will make details and color pop.

Below are the best places around Doha to watch eclipse of the moon:

1. MIA Park (Museum of Islamic Art Park) 

This is a family-friendly public event with guided activities and telescopes for evening observation. A large tent and support activities are often planned; the viewing portion runs from the evening through the early morning.

To reach Museum of Islamic Art Park, see our Qatar Metro Map guide.

2. Katara Cultural Village | Al Thuraya Planetarium

Katara’s Al Thuraya Planetarium and the cultural village tend to host astronomy nights and telescope viewings for major celestial events. It is a good choice if you want commentary and community programming.

3. Everester Observatory | Al Kharrara

The new off-grid observatory near Mazra’at Turayna offers a true dark-sky experience: arrive in time for an International Space Station spotting at 6:35 PM, then enjoy a live projection of the Blood Moon, guided telescope views of the eclipsed Moon and the Milky Way, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the observatory.

4. Torba Farm | Stargazing Hill, Al Khor

Torba Farm is offering a quiet, family-friendly stargazing away from city lights. It is perfect for clear, uninterrupted views.

5. Rooftop or balcony

From your rooftop, balcony, or any open park Because the eclipse is visible across Qatar, any open spot with a clear eastern-to-southern horizon will work if you can’t make the event. Just check the local event start times above.

The Pearl and Lusail waterfronts offer easy access and stunning skyline reflections, though bright city lights may affect visibility. Arrive 30-60 minutes early for a good spot.

For darker skies, move to the desert outskirts south or west of Doha.

Salat al-Khusuf (eclipse prayer) in Qatar

The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has asked worshippers in Qatar to perform the eclipse prayer (Salat al-Khusuf) in mosques after the Isha prayer. The ministry explained this prayer as a confirmed Sunnah and said its time runs from the start of the eclipse until it finishes.
Salat al-Khusuf is a special prayer Muslims perform when the Moon is eclipsed. It is a recommended congregational prayer performed during the eclipse to remember Allah, make dua, and ask for forgiveness.

Exact viewing tips: naked eye, binoculars and telescope

Quick map + azimuth how-to

• Step 1: open a sky app or TheSkyLive and set your coordinates (or select “Doha”).
  
• Step 2: at the listed maximum eclipse time, note the azimuth (compass degrees) and altitude (degrees above horizon). Example: azimuth ~160°, altitude ~45°.
  
• Step 3: on a phone map, use the compass tool and rotate the map to the azimuth degree that points to the Moon’s direction at maximum.
  
• Step 4: orient your tripod and plan framing (skyline, park lawn, desert foreground).
  Optional: embed a static map with a north arrow and an azimuth arc to show the Moon’s path from partial to total.
  

Which countries will witness a blood moon?

This is the second and last total lunar eclipse of 2025. People across much of the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to see it including all of Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, parts of Antarctica, and the Middle East. The Americans will not see this eclipse.

Viewers in Asia and Western Australia will have the best, most complete views. Qatar, right in the Middle East, will also see the whole event from the first partial shadow through the final phase.

Future lunar eclipses in Qatar

How does a total lunar eclipse occur?

According to Nasa when the Moon passes through Earth’s shadow, the sunlight reaching the Moon has been filtered and bent by Earth’s atmosphere.

Shorter blue wavelengths are scattered out, while longer red/orange wavelengths pass through and light up the lunar surface. It produces the supernatural, beautiful reddish hue. Atmospheric conditions (dust, pollution, or volcanic ash) affect the exact shade.

Tips for a clear Lunar eclipse view

Safety and accessibility

Lunar eclipses are safe to view with the naked eye. Unlike solar eclipses, there is no need for protective eyewear. Public events are generally free and family-friendly; however, some out-of-city observatory events may require a ticket.

Conclusion

This total lunar eclipse will be one of the year’s most accessible astronomical shows. It is visible from a broad swathe of the Eastern Hemisphere. It conveniently takes place after work hours for many in Qatar. Whether you choose the shared atmosphere and telescopes at MIA Park, a darker-sky observatory outside the city, or your own rooftop, plan to look up between 7:30 pm and 11:00 pm on 7 September and enjoy the Moon’s slow, reddening transformation.

Wish you enjoy a remarkable blood moon.