The moon disappears in the sky early in the morning on the 8th 15 astronomical and space science museums, including Daejeon Citizen Astronomical Observatory, and total lunar eclipse observation meeting…The expert commentary also shows live online

Sep 01, 2025

photo courtesy of the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Museum

Let's get out of our busy daily lives and push off our early morning sleep and look at the sky.

Fifteen astronomical science museums belonging to the Korea Astronomical Space Science Museum Association, including Daejeon Citizen Astronomical Observatory, will hold a simultaneous observation meeting for the total lunar eclipse from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. on the 8th (Mon). It provides citizens with an opportunity to experience the mystery and scientific meaning of astronomical phenomena together.

A total lunar eclipse is a phenomenon in which the Earth's shadow completely obscures the moon as it is located between the sun and the moon. It is an astronomical phenomenon that receives a lot of attention from all over the world because you can see a spectacular view of the full moon turning red. This total lunar eclipse will begin at 1:26 a.m., and a total lunar eclipse section will appear from 2:30 a.m. to 3:53 a.m. where the moon is completely covered. After that, at 4:56 a.m., he leaves the main shadow of the Earth. This lunar eclipse can be observed throughout Korea, and the next total lunar eclipse can be seen six months later, on March 3, 2026.

At Daejeon Citizen Astronomical Observatory, Saturn and Jupiter will rise in the night sky along with the observation of the total lunar eclipse, and observe planets through telescopes. Participants can deepen their understanding of the principles of lunar eclipses and astronomical phenomena with explanations from astronomical experts. In addition to live online broadcasts, citizens who cannot come to the site can observe the scene of the total lunar eclipse in real time at home.

The simultaneous observation of the total lunar eclipse is expected to be a venue for the spread of science culture with local residents by participating in major astronomical science museums across the country, including Daejeon Citizen Astronomical Observatory.

Image courtesy = Korea Astronomy and Space Science Museum Association

Choi Hyung-bin, president of the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Museum, said, `Since total lunar eclipse is not a phenomenon that comes every time, I hope citizens can experience an unforgettable spectacular view of the sky with their families through this precious opportunity to meet the universe in person.'

◇ Event Overview

▶Date: September 8, 2025 (Monday) from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m

▶Places: 15 astronomical science museums nationwide (Gangseo Byeolbit Space Science Museum, Gwacheon City Information Science Library, National Gwacheon Science Museum, Gwangju National Science Museum, Daegu National Science Museum, National Science Museum, National Science Museum, Daegu National Science Museum, Namwon Aerospace Astronomical Observatory, Nowon Astronomical Science Museum, Daejeon Citizen Astronomical Observatory, Miryang Arirang Space Astronomical Observatory, Bohyeon Mountain Astronomical Science Museum, Suncheon Bay Astronomical Observatory, Jeju Starlight Nuri Park, Jeungpyeong Jwa San Astronomical Observatory, Cheonan Hong Daeyong Science Museum)

▶Main contents: Observation of the entire lunar eclipse, expert commentary, telescope experience, live online broadcast

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.