A total lunar eclipse makes the moon shine with all the sunrises and sunsets on Earth — at the same time. If you get a chance to see a total lunar eclipse, such as the one on September 7, 2025, go for it. But don't worry if you missed it because there will be another four opportunities to witness a total lunar eclipse before the year 2030. What's the difference between a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse? And total lunar eclipses last longer than total solar eclipses because the shadow the Earth casts is bigger than that of the moon.