Blood Moon in Singapore (2025)
This article uses original survey findings collected by Z.com Research – Asia’s leading paid survey platform – to unpack how people in Singapore experienced the recent Blood Moon. The study includes 274 respondents nationwide, with question-level bases noted where the item was asked only of those aware or those who watched. Results reveal what drove awareness, who actually looked up, how long they stayed with it, whether they photographed the event, and how Singaporeans interpret the Blood Moon culturally and scientifically.
Who took part in the survey?
The sample is broadly balanced by gender, with 51.5% identifying as male and 47.8% as female, a distribution that reduces the chance that attitudes are skewed by one gender’s preferences.
Residence patterns mirror the reality of a highly urbanised city-state: 59.1% live in urban locations and 39.1% in suburban areas, while only 1.8% describe their area as rural. That urban tilt matters for celestial viewing because light pollution and skyline obstructions often compress viewing windows and push people to either quick “look-up” moments near home or to accessible public spaces rather than long, planned sessions.
Did people know a Blood Moon was happening?
Awareness was solid but not universal: 60.9% of all respondents (about 167 people) knew about the event, while 39.1% did not. That gap shows that even rare celestial events compete with day-to-day priorities and news cycles. For communicators and educators, the data suggests that reminders closer to the event and more concise “what, when, where to look” notices could convert a portion of the unaware into casual observers.
Among those aware, social media was the single biggest discovery channel at 50.3%, followed closely by news sites and TV at 40.7%. Friends and family accounted for 8.4%, while astronomy apps barely registered at 0.6%. In other words, algorithmic feeds and mainstream news did the heavy lifting, but dedicated stargazing tools were hardly tapped.
Did Singaporeans make the effort to watch?
Awareness did not always translate to action. Two thirds of those aware (67.7%) didn’t watch at all, leaving roughly one in three who did. Among viewers, only 11.4% had planned in advance, while 21% noticed it by chance. That “chance-based” viewing is a telling signal: many people like the idea of a Blood Moon but seldom plan around it.
Where did viewers watch from?
Viewing locations split almost perfectly between staying at home (46.3%) and heading into public outdoor spaces (46.3%), with a small minority choosing rooftop cafés or bars (5.6%). No respondents reported traveling to a distant vantage point, and 1.9% watched via livestream. This strongly local pattern reflects Singaporeans’ preference for convenient, walkable experiences.
How long did people stay with it?
Attention spans were short. Nearly half of viewers (46.3%) looked for less than five minutes, and another 38.9% stayed between five and fifteen minutes. Only a small share watched beyond fifteen minutes. Short dwell times are typical for city observing: clouds drift in, buildings cut sightlines, and life goes on.
Tools were kept simple. Almost half watched with the naked eye (48.1%), and 42.6% reached for a smartphone. Only small fractions used binoculars or telescopes.
Despite that minimal kit, most viewers photographed something: 72.3% took at least a few shots, and only 27.8% refrained altogether. The data implies that the typical experience is a quick look followed by a handful of phone photos
Who did people watch with?
The viewing experience leaned personal. Of the 54 viewers, 44.4% watched alone, 35.2% watched with family, and 18.5% with friends, while virtually no one joined an organised event. In crowded cities, astronomy often becomes a quiet, reflective “step outside and look up” moment.
Why did many people skip it?
Among the 113 who didn’t watch, the biggest reason was lack of interest at 39.8%, followed by simply forgetting at 23.9%, bad weather at 13.3%, and being too busy at 12.4%. The striking finding is that time pressure ranked below indifference and forgetfulness.
Do Singaporeans see the Blood Moon as scientific, spiritual, or both?
Interpretations are diverse. Across the full sample, 29.9% lean mostly scientific, 9.1% mostly spiritual, 25.9% embrace both views, and 35% are unsure. The large “unsure” segment signals an opportunity for simple storytelling that respects cultural resonance while making the science plain. If you’re explaining the Blood Moon to kids or friends, framing it as sunlight refracted through Earth’s atmosphere – the same physics that makes sunsets red – connects awe to understanding without stripping the magic.
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The Blood Moon may only last a short time, but the survey shows it sparks curiosity, brief engagement, and strong ties to social media culture in Singapore. Organized viewing sessions could unlock greater participation in the future.
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