Explore our easy-to-follow activity guides about lunar eclipses and the movement of the moon around Earth. There are two guides available. One designed for grades 5 and above and another perfect for younger kids between grades 1-4. Both are print-friendly (coloured or black and white), fun, simple and require very little materials, making them ideal for classrooms or even at home with parents.
These guides are free to download and use, so anyone can try them and spark curiosity about eclipses and space!
Lunar Eclipse Activities for Schools
Recognizing the Moon as a Common Heritage of Humanity
The world is facing a turbulent time and we appear to be increasingly divided on this fragile planet. The digital age is making it rare to even share common experiences. It is then fortuitous to have an awe-inspiring astronomical event that will be visible to over 6 billion people across four continents. The Moon will take the center stage as it turns copper in color when it passes through the shadow of the Earth. This is an opportunity to not only appreciate this shared experience, but to also contemplate the preservation of the Moon as a common heritage of humanity.
Lunar Eclipse on September 7-8, 2025
Lunar Eclipses happen relatively frequently. However, it is rare to have an eclipse that is visible to over 6 billion people of the world! We may be divided by politics and culture, and we may speak different languages. But we all share the same sky. The eclipse on September 7-8 will provide us with a reason to take a little break to look up and to be a part of an experience shared by millions of our fellow beings on this fragile planet.
The entire eclipse is visible from start to end.
The entire partial and total phases are visible. Misses part of penumbral phase.
The entire total phase is visible. Misses part of partial & penumbral phases.
Some of the total phase is visible. Misses part of total, partial & penumbral phases.
Some of the partial phase is visible. Misses total phase and part of partial & penumbral phases.
Some of the penumbral phase is visible. Misses total & partial phases.
The eclipse is not visible at all.
Note: Areas with lighter shadings left (West) of the center will experience the eclipse after moonrise/sunset. Areas with lighter shadings right (East) of the center will experience the eclipse until moonset/sunrise. Actual eclipse visibility depends on weather conditions and line of sight to the Moon.
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What is a Lunar Eclipse?
A lunar eclipse happens when the Moon passes through the shadow of the Earth. It is the result of the geometry of the orbits of the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun. During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon turns copper or reddish in color. This is because some of the sunlight passes through the Earth's atmosphere and reaches the Moon. Just like the beautiful sunsets on Earth, the light bends in a way that makes reddish color preferentially reach the Moon. When you see the eclipse, note the change of color when the eclipse goes from partial to total.
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Lunar Eclipse in Science & Mythology
What is a Lunar Eclipse?
Why Does the Moon Turn Red?
Is it safe to view the lunar eclipse?
Yes! It is just like looking at the Moon on any other night. In fact, it is a way to enjoy and appreciate nature. It is the Solar Eclipse, which happens during the day time, that you have to be careful about. So please go outside at night and enjoy the beauty of this lunar eclipse on September 7th-8th. You don't need a telescope or any equipment to enjoy this event.
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When and Where Can I Watch the Eclipse?
Dr Zara, an animated astrophysicist in the Kainaat Kids universe takes you to a couple of cities which will experience the totality of the lunar eclipse.
City | Time of Total Eclipse | Timezone | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangkok, Thailand | 12.30 AM - 01:52 AM | ICT | Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 |
Cairo, Egypt | 8:30 PM – 9:52 PM | EEST | Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 |
Cape Town, South Africa | 7:30 PM - 8:52 PM | SAST | Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 |
Dhaka, Bangladesh | 11:30 PM - 12:52 AM | BST | Sunday, Sept. 7 to Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 |
Dubai, UAE | 7:28 PM - 12:55 AM | GST | Sunday, Sept. 7 to Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 |
Isfahan, Iran | 9:00 PM - 10:22 PM | IRST | Sunday, Sept. 7 to Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 |
Istanbul, Türkiye | 8:30 PM - 9:52 PM | EEST | Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 |
Jakarta, Indonesia | 12:30 AM - 1:52 AM | WIB | Sunday, Sept. 7 to Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 |
Kuala Lumpur | 1:30 AM - 2:52 AM | MYT | Sunday, Sept. 7 to Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 |
Islamabad, Pakistan | 10:30 PM - 11:52 PM | PKT | Sunday, Sept. 7 to Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 |
Nairobi, Kenya | 8:30 PM - 9:52 PM | EAT | Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 |
New Delhi, India | 11:00 PM - 12:22 AM | IST | Sunday, Sept. 7 to Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 |
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 8:30 PM - 9:52 PM | AST | Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 |
Shanghai, China | 1:30 AM - 2:52 AM | CST | Sunday, Sept. 7 to Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 |
Sydney, Australia | 3:30 AM - 4:52 AM | AEST | Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 |
Tokyo, Japan | 2:30 AM - 3:52 AM | JST | Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 |