THE 'BLOOD MOON' and the Coming Feast of Trumpets (2025): Signs of the Times?

ON the evening of September 7-8, 2025, the heavens put on a breathtaking heavenly display. The moon slips through Earth’s shadow, transforming into a glowing deep-red orb in the night sky. This phenomenon, known as a total lunar eclipse or “blood moon,” occurs when sunlight bends through Earth’s atmosphere and scatters, painting the Moon in fiery hues of crimson and orange.

This eclipse will last 82 minutes of totality, making it one of the most memorable skywatching events of the year. Millions across the globe will lift their eyes to behold the spectacle. But as inspiring as this event is, it raises deeper questions:

What does the Bible say about blood moons? Could there be prophetic significance? And how might this connect with the biblical Feast of Trumpets, which falls in this same season?

Blood Moon in Science and Ancient Belief--

Astronomers explain that blood moons are simply the result of physics and light. The Sun’s rays bend through Earth’s atmosphere, filtering out blue wavelengths and allowing the red spectrum to paint the Moon. From a purely scientific standpoint, there is nothing mysterious about it.

Yet throughout history, people have associated blood moons with omens. Ancient Mesopotamians saw lunar eclipses as signs of danger to kings. In medieval Europe, they were believed to herald wars or famines. Even today, many cultures regard eclipses with awe, fear, or anticipation.

Science explains the how, but the Bible addresses the why. God Himself declared that the lights in the heavens were set “for signs and seasons, and for days and years” (Genesis 1:14).

Blood Moon in Scripture

The phrase “moon turned into blood” appears in some of the Bible’s most striking prophecies.

Joel 2:31 — “The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord.”

Acts 2:20 — The Apostle Peter repeated Joel’s words on Pentecost, tying the prophecy to the outpouring of God’s Spirit.

Revelation 6:12 — At the opening of the sixth seal, John saw: “The sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the whole moon became like blood.”

These verses consistently link blood moons to divine intervention and judgment—signs heralding the “Day of the Lord.”

Prophetic Significance of Blood Moons

It is important to avoid sensationalism. Not every blood moon is a direct fulfillment of prophecy. Lunar eclipses occur regularly—astronomers can predict them centuries in advance. If every blood moon meant immediate judgment, prophecy would lose its force.

However, the Bible shows that God sometimes uses natural signs to mark supernatural moments. At Jesus’ crucifixion, the Sun darkened (Luke 23:44–45). At His return, heavenly disturbances will again announce His coming (Matthew 24:29–30).

Theologians observed that “the language of celestial upheaval is symbolic of God’s direct intervention in human history” (J. Walvoord). In other words, blood moons remind us that God controls the heavens and can turn the ordinary into extraordinary for His purposes.

The Feast of Trumpets Connection

The timing of this eclipse is striking—it coincides with the biblical season of the Feast of Trumpets. Celebrated on the first day of the seventh month (Tishri) in the Hebrew calendar (Leviticus 23:23–25), this feast was marked by the blowing of shofars (ram’s horns).

Trumpets served as alarms, announcements, and calls to assembly in ancient Israel. Prophetically, the Feast of Trumpets points forward to the return of Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:52 — “At the last trumpet…the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.”

1 Thessalonians 4:16 — “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God.”

Just as the blood moon reminds us of Joel’s prophecy, the Feast of Trumpets reminds us of the day Christ will come to establish His Kingdom. The two together form a vivid spiritual wake-up call.

The Day of the Lord and Heavenly Signs

The Bible repeatedly ties cosmic signs to the Day of the Lord, the time when God directly intervenes in world affairs.

Isaiah 13:10 — “The stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light; the sun will be darkened…and the moon will not cause its light to shine.”

Matthew 24:29–31 — Jesus said, “Immediately after the tribulation…the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear.”

The "red moon" of 2025 does not mean the 'Day of the Lord' has arrived—but it reminds us that these prophecies are real and certain. Just as surely as the eclipse is scheduled and visible, so too is the return of Christ on God’s timetable.

Watch and Pray--

What should Christians do as we witness tonight’s blood moon? Jesus gave the answer: “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour” (Matthew 25:13). He also warned: “Take heed…lest that Day come on you unexpectedly” (Luke 21:34).

Rather than speculating or fearing, the blood moon should move us to spiritual vigilance—repentance, renewal, and readiness. Paul wrote, “Let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober” (1 Thess. 5:6).

Signs of Hope, Not Fear

The heavens declare the glory of God (Psalm 19:1). The 2025 blood moon is not merely an astronomical curiosity—it is also a reminder that we live under God’s sky, within His plan, and moving toward His Kingdom.

The Feast of Trumpets calls us to prepare for the greatest event still ahead: the return of Christ at the sound of the last trumpet. The blood moon shining overhead tonight is not the final sign, but it is a heavenly reminder to watch, pray, and be ready.

As the Moon glows crimson, let us remember: God’s timeline is unfolding, the King is coming, and the wise will lift their eyes—not just to the sky, but to heaven itself, awaiting the Savior. --Rh.