The Eu^3＋ activated Lu2MoO6 phosphors were synthesized by high-temperature solid-state reaction method. The X-ray diffraction （XRD）, excitation spectra, emission spectra and decay lifetime of the phosphors were measured to characterize the structure and luminescent properties. The XRD results show that all the prepared phosphors can be assigned to the monoclinic structure. The experimental results indicate efficient absorption of near ultraviolet light from the Mo^6＋O^2- group followed by intensive emission in the visible spectral range. The optimal content of Eu3＋ is 10% （mole fraction）. The critical distance Rc and energy transfer mechanism were also discussed in detail. This red emitting material may be applied as a promising red phosphor for the near ultraviolet excited white light emitting diodes.
