Blood moon (NASA)
A blood moon is expected over Israel and many other parts of the world tonight.
What is a blood moon? Here is one explanation:
A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes in the shadow of Earth. This is an area known as the umbra, where light from the Sun is blocked by our planet.
When the light refracts differently in the atmosphere and hits the moon, it makes it appear red. During a total eclipse, the entire moon is in shadow and it appears ‘blood red’. 07/11/18 https://www.mirror.co.uk/science/what-blood-moon-heres-moon-12801318
So, a blood moon is basically a reddish appearing shadow on the moon.
Israel365 News posted the following:
Blood Moon Eclipse Over Israel: Confusing Masculine and Feminine, Leaving the Arabs in the Dark
September 7, 2025
As darkness falls over the Holy Land on Sunday night, Israel will witness a celestial phenomenon that bridges the realms of science and prophecy. A total lunar eclipse will transform the moon into a dramatic “Blood Moon,” casting an eerie crimson glow across the skies above Jerusalem and throughout the Jewish state. For observers in Israel, this astronomical event holds particular significance, as Jewish tradition has long interpreted lunar eclipses as divine messages explicitly connected to the Jewish people and their destiny. With biblical prophecies speaking of the Moon turning to blood before “the great and terrible day of the Lord,” this eclipse offers both a spectacular natural display and a moment of profound spiritual contemplation for those who see in the heavens the unfolding of ancient promises.On Sunday night, stargazers across Asia, parts of Europe, Australia, and Africa witnessed one of nature’s most captivating celestial phenomena: a total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a “Blood Moon.” This astronomical event occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align in a straight line, with Earth positioned between the Sun and Moon, casting its shadow across the lunar surface. …
In Jewish tradition, astronomical phenomena carry deep spiritual significance, often interpreted as divine messages or omens. The Talmud, the central text of Jewish oral law and theology, explicitly addresses eclipses in several passages, providing a framework for understanding their meaning within Jewish cosmology.
According to the Talmud (Sukkot 29a), lunar eclipses are traditionally viewed as omens specifically related to Israel, as the Moon spiritually represents the Jewish people. This connection stems from the Jewish calendar system, which is based on lunar cycles, in contrast to solar-based calendars used by many other nations. The Talmudic interpretation suggests that if a lunar eclipse occurs in the eastern hemisphere of the sky, it serves as an omen for eastern nations. In contrast, Western eclipses are considered to affect Western nations.
However, the Talmud provides an essential disclaimer to these ominous interpretations, stating: “When Israel does the will of the place (God), they have nothing to fear from all of this.” This teaching references the Prophet Jeremiah, who declared: “Thus said Hashem: Do not learn to go the way of the nations, And do not be dismayed by portents in the sky; Let the nations be dismayed by them!” (Jeremiah 10:2)
The Talmud (Hulin 60b) addresses a fascinating aspect of solar and lunar eclipses through its interpretation of the biblical creation account. The text examines the apparent contradiction in Genesis 1:16, which initially describes the Sun and Moon as “two great lights” but then distinguishes them as the “greater light” (the Sun) and the “lesser light” (the Moon).
According to Talmudic teaching, God created the Sun and Moon as equals in size and intensity. However, the Moon complained, saying, “Two kings cannot share one crown.” In response, God diminished the Moon’s intensity while compensating it by having Israel set their calendar according to lunar cycles. This narrative explains why eclipses can occur at all – the Sun and Moon appear the same size from Earth due to a remarkable cosmic coincidence where the Sun is approximately 400 times farther away but also 400 times larger than the Moon. Scientists believe that the Earth is the only planet yet discovered that experiences eclipses, emphasizing their significance.
Jewish mystical tradition interprets the Moon’s diminishment as temporary, prophesying that at the end of days, the Sun and Moon will be restored to equal size and intensity. This restoration is connected to messianic prophecies found throughout Hebrew scripture.
The Prophet Joel provides one of the most significant biblical references to blood moons in the context of the end times: “Before the great and terrible day of Hashem comes, I will set portents in the sky and on earth: Blood and fire and pillars of smoke; The sun shall turn into darkness And the moon into blood” (Joel 3:3-5). This prophecy directly links lunar eclipses to the coming of the Messiah and the final redemption.
Rabbi Yosef Berger of King David’s Tomb in Jerusalem interprets lunar eclipses as divine emphasis on worldly confusion, drawing parallels between astronomical phenomena and contemporary social issues. He suggests that just as people struggle to distinguish fundamental differences in the natural world, the eclipse symbolizes broader spiritual confusion. He noted that by hiding the moon, “God is emphasizing the confusion in the world.”
“The sun represents the masculine and the moon represents the feminine,” Rabbi Berger said.”A person who cannot tell the difference between a man and a woman is a person who cannot tell the difference between the sun and the moon.”
Modern Jewish scholars continue to find relevance in these ancient teachings. Rabbi Mordechai Genuth discussed the meaning of eclipses in Jewish tradition, explaining that under normal circumstances, lunar eclipses are considered a bad omen for Israel. This is based on a section in the Talmud (Sukkot 29a) that specifies that lunar eclipses are a bad omen for Israel since the moon spiritually represents Israel. If the lunar eclipse takes place in the east side of the heavens, then it is a bad omen for all the nations in the east, and similarly, if it occurs in the western hemisphere of the sky, it is a bad sign for all the nations in the west.
“In the time of the Talmud, only Israel set the calendar according to the moon,” Rabbi Genuth said. “Setting the calendar according to the sun was the practice of the idolaters, like Rome which named the solar months and days after pagan gods. Today, the Muslims set their calendar according to the moon, even more than the Jews, in a manner that leads their calendar to be imbalanced. So a lunar eclipse is closely connected to the Muslims and, in this case, is a warning for the Arabs.” https://israel365news.com/412180/blood-moon-eclipse-over-israel-confusing-masculine-and-feminine-leaving-the-arabs-in-the-dark/
A blood moon is a natural phenomena.
But yes, there will be one of prophetic importance prior to the return of Jesus, the Messiah.
And while many in the West have gender confusion, that is not related to this or any other blood moon.
Let me add that the Bible does not teach that the moon and the sun will be the same size.
And finally, no, the blood moon expected today is not a warning to the Arabs.
We need to rely on biblical passages, not Jewish tradition, when it comes to such matters.
The Bible teaches the following:
2 … Do not be dismayed at the signs of heaven,
For the Gentiles are dismayed at them. (Jeremiah 10:2)
As Jeremiah 10:2 states, we are not to be dismayed by things in the sky. And that includes tonight’s blood moon.
Years ago, I denounced the view that the ‘blood moons’ of 2014 and 2015 could mean that Jesus would return or that the ‘Day of the Lord’ was about to start. This was something that Mark Biltz (who practices Messianic Judaism) started promoting back in 2008–but he was wrong then and is not a reliable “Biblical expert” when it comes to many things, including the ramifications of blood moons. I also denounced the super blood moon prophetic nonsense in 2018 and in 2019 denounced the super blood moon prophetic nonsense for 2019, plus another claim in 2022.
For over a decade, I have repeatedly warned against false ‘blood moon’ interpretations, as the following articles help demonstrate:
Do red ‘blood moons’ predict Jesus’ return in 2014 or 2015
Sunday, December 29th, 2013
Bible News Prophecy Magazine: Blood Moons: Will Jesus Return in 2014? Now also in Kiswahili!
Monday, January 20th, 2014
Wrong Protestant view about the coming ‘blood moons’
Wednesday, April 9th, 2014
Do ‘blood moons’ predict Jesus’ return in 2015?
Monday, December 22nd, 2014
Temple Institute Altar and Blood Moons
Sunday, March 15th, 2015
Might tomorrow’s blood moon have massive prophetic significance?
Friday, April 3rd, 2015
Jewish Rabbi claims blood moons mean ‘messianic advancement’
Monday, August 31st, 2015
WND, ‘Why this coming blood moon is important to watch’
Wednesday, September 16th, 2015
Knowledge of prophecy helps keep us vigilant, plus let’s us know that the world will not end with tonight’s blood moon
Sunday, September 27th, 2015
Mark Biltz, Blood Moons, Holy Days, and biblical prophecy
Sunday, September 25th, 2016
‘Blood moon’ Mark Biltz claims massive eclipse a sign of God
Tuesday, April 11th, 2017
‘Super Blood Moon’ expected next week: Mark Biltz claims prophetic ramifications
Monday, January 22nd, 2018
‘Blood Moon’ rapture or Daniel 9:27 next month?
Wednesday, June 27th, 2018
Could next week’s ‘blood moon’ be a message from God?
Thursday, July 19th, 2018
Long ‘blood moon’ tonight: Many have been prophetically wrong about blood moons
Friday, July 27, 2018
Super Blood Moon expected next month: Are prophetic concerns justified?
Sunday, December 9, 2018
‘Rabbinic Expert: First Super Blood Moon of the Year Sign of Earthquakes, Governments Will Fall’
Sunday, December 30, 2018
‘Blood Moon prophecy 2019: Is the Super Blood Moon a portent of DOOM?’
Sunday, January 13, 2019
No BIN and WND: Next blood moon is NOT a sign for Jews to return to Israel
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
The 2019 ‘Super wolf blood moon eclipse’ is NOT a biblical sign
Sunday, January 20, 2019
I365: Rare Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse on US Election Day
Sunday, October 30th, 2022
WND: Biblical expert warns of upcoming ‘blood moons’
Sunday, March 24th, 2024
Blood moon coming next week claimed to be a ‘Warning to the West’
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
Repeatedly, those who pointed to prophetic significance of the blood moons, which have happened over the past decade or so, were wrong.
On the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2, the Apostle Peter included the following statements while speaking:
19 I will show wonders in heaven above
And signs in the earth beneath:
Blood and fire and vapor of smoke.
20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
And the moon into blood,
Before the coming of the great and awesome day of the Lord. (Acts 2:19-20)
The “day of the Lord” does not begin until when the tribulation has ended. Jesus said:
29 “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 30 Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. (Matthew 24:29-31)
In the Book of Revelation we read:
12 I looked when He opened the sixth seal, and behold, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became like blood. 13 And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig tree drops its late figs when it is shaken by a mighty wind. 14 Then the sky receded as a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved out of its place. (Revelation 6:12-15)
While there are prophecies related to the moon looking like blood and events in the heavens, what is to happen today is NOT a warning to the Arabs.
The opening of the 5th seal in Revelation is connected with the start of the great tribulation, but notice that the moon is not to appear to turn to blood until the opening of the 6th seal, which comes about 2 1/2 years later.
No one should place their prophetic beliefs on blood moons that come before the tribulation–the Bible speaks of those that come later, but the issues with them cannot happen for several years from now.
Some items of related interest may include:
Blood Moons, Eclipses, and Prophecy There were four ‘blood moons’ expected in 2014 and 2015. Some claimed that they signaled the Day of the Lord or the return of Jesus Christ. I denounced that view in advance. Some claimed an eclipse in 2017 signaled the end and a “super blue blood moon” in 2018 was a divine warning: Is that true? What about 2019? Two related videos are available: Blood Moons, Prophecy, 2014, and 2015. and Solar Eclipse and the Apocalypse.
NASA predicts irreversible collapse of civilization; ‘perfect storm’ within 15 years? How has NASA predicted the end? Here is a link to a related video: BibleNewsProphecy: NASA ‘Irreversible Collapse’ of Industrial Civilization by 2030? Another video of interest may be Is the Universe Expanding or about to Catastrophically Collapse?
Comets, Wormwood, and Planet Nibiru Will the Earth be devastated by Planet X or Comet Encke? What about Planet Nine? Could it happen when many claimed? Here is a link to two related YouTube videos Planet Nibiru to Destroy Earth by 2017? and Could Comet ISON be Wormwood of Bible Prophecy?
Is God Calling You? This booklet discusses topics including calling, election, and selection. If God is calling you, how will you respond? Here is are links to related sermons: Christian Election: Is God Calling YOU? and Predestination and Your Selection; here is a message in Spanish: Me Está Llamando Dios Hoy? A short animation is also available: Is God Calling You?
Christian Repentance Do you know what repentance is? Is it really necessary for salvation? Two related sermons about this are also available: Real Repentance and Real Christian Repentance.
When Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2025, 2026, or 2027? Can the Great Tribulation begin today? What happens before the Great Tribulation in the “beginning of sorrows”? What happens in the Great Tribulation and the Day of the Lord? Is this the time of the Gentiles? When is the earliest that the Great Tribulation can begin? What is the Day of the Lord? Who are the 144,000? A short video is available titled: Great Tribulation Trends 2025.
Messianic Judaism Beliefs Differ from the Continuing Church of God Both groups keep the seventh-day Sabbath, but have important differences in doctrines and practices. Here is a link to a related sermon: Messianic Judaism beliefs.
The Gospel of the Kingdom of God This free online pdf booklet has answers many questions people have about the Gospel of the Kingdom of God and explains why it is the solution to the issues the world is facing. Here are links to four related sermons: The Fantastic Gospel of the Kingdom of God!, The World’s False Gospel, The Gospel of the Kingdom: From the New and Old Testaments, and The Kingdom of God is the Solution.