Blood Moon lunar eclipse on September 7: When and where to watch the rare total lunar eclipse in India

The Blood Moon Eclipse of 2025 is set to be one of the most captivating celestial spectacles of the decade.

On the night of 7 September 2025, the Moon will undergo a total lunar eclipse, transforming into a glowing crimson orb that will dominate the night sky.

Unlike many eclipses visible only in select regions, this phenomenon will be observable across a vast part of the Indian subcontinent, giving millions of people a rare opportunity to experience it simultaneously.

For astronomy enthusiasts, skywatchers, and photographers, the event offers not only breathtaking beauty but also scientific intrigue, as the reddish hue reflects Earth’s atmospheric conditions.

This widespread visibility makes the 2025 Blood Moon an unmissable national and global spectacle.

What is a Blood Moon and why does it happen A Blood Moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse, when Earth aligns directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow over the lunar surface.

Instead of plunging the Moon into complete darkness, Earth’s atmosphere bends, filters, and scatters sunlight in complex ways.

Shorter wavelengths like blue and violet scatter away, while longer wavelengths like red and orange pass through the atmosphere and reach the Moon’s surface, illuminating it in a deep, eerie glow.

This process, known as Rayleigh scattering, is the same reason sunsets and sunrises appear red and dramatically colorful.

During the eclipse, this scattered red light bathes the Moon, creating its iconic crimson hue that has fascinated astronomers, stargazers, and skywatchers for centuries.

Blood Moon lunar eclipse 2025: Date and timings of the total lunar eclipse As BBC Night Sky Magazine reported, the September 2025 total lunar eclipse will unfold over several hours, providing ample opportunity for observation.

Start of the eclipse: 8:58 PM IST (7 September 2025)

Total phase (Blood Moon peak): 11:00 PM – 12:22 AM IST

End of the eclipse: 1:25 AM IST (8 September 2025)

The peak phase, lasting for over an hour, will be when the Moon appears its deepest red. For photographers and skywatchers, this is the best time to capture the phenomenon.

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