The skies over Scotland are to be graced by another spectacular lunar eclipse in the coming weeks.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth finds itself between the sun and the moon, placing the moon firmly in the Earth's shadow.
When there is a total lunar eclipse, the moon often takes on an orange or red colour, hence the name Blood Moon.
This will be the second lunar eclipse seen in the UK so far this year and comes after the Perseid meteor shower dazzled stargazers across Scotland earlier in August.
When will the Blood Moon be visible in Scotland?
The Blood Moon will be visible in Scotland on the evening of Thursday, September 7, according to the BBC.
Royal Museums Greenwich states that the moon is due to rise above the horizon just in time for people to see the total lunar eclipse.
It says the "maximum will occur at 7.33pm BST from the UK, with the eclipse's actual maximum at 7.11pm when the moon is below the horizon".
The moon will then gradually move out of Earth's shadow until 9.55pm.
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How to see the Blood Moon in Scotland
Those wishing to catch a glimpse of the eclipse should seek out a high point with a clear view of the east.
This will allow stargazers to see the lunar eclipse to its fullest and enjoy an unhindered sighting.
Viewings of the eclipse will also depend on the weather at that given time, with cloudier conditions making it harder to spot.
