Just in Time for Totality: The Eclipse Over Belgium

On the evening of September 9, 2025, Belgium was treated to a spectacular celestial event—a total lunar eclipse. It was one of those nights where patience truly paid off.

Moonrise was scheduled for 20:12, but the horizon kept the Moon hidden for a while. At 20:47, we finally caught the first glimpse of the eclipsed Moon, just in time to witness the last moments of totality, which ended at 20:53. Seeing the Moon rise already deep in Earth’s shadow was surreal—the reddish hue glowing faintly against the darkening sky.

We gathered in the fields with Sara and Lotte, and also with Olivier and his wife. A few other curious onlookers stopped by to share the view. There’s something magical about these events—they bring people together under the same sky.

The atmosphere was calm, and as the Moon slowly emerged from the umbra, its coppery tones faded into a brighter glow. Below are some of the photos I captured during this unforgettable evening:

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Photos of the Eclipse

(Canon EOS 80D)

The Moon still in totality, with a faint star visible nearby.

The shadow beginning to recede, revealing the bright lunar surface.

A soft pinkish tone as the Moon climbed higher in the twilight sky.

End of totality.

This eclipse was special—not only because of its timing at moonrise but also because of the shared experience. If you missed it, don’t worry: the next total lunar eclipse visible from Belgium will come eventually, and I’ll be there with my camera again!