Blood Moon 2025 (Lunar Eclipse): On September 7, India will be among the various countries worldwide that can see a total lunar eclipse. The event, also known as Blood Moon or Chandra Grahan, takes place when the Moon passes through Earth’s shadow. This rare astronomical event can be observed in other parts of the world, including Europe, Africa, eastern Australia, and New Zealand.
Blood Moon Timings in India
In India, the lunar eclipse can be observed on September 7 evening. It will start to appear at 8:57 pm local time. For the total solar eclipse, celestial observers need to remain awake a bit longer. The event during which the Moon turns a deep red will start at 11:00 pm and continue until 12:22 am on September 8.
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Observers will not need any special equipment to see the event. However, the use of binoculars or telescopes may give a clearer look and give better experience.
On Sept 7–8, 2025, the night sky will showcase a spectacular 82-minute Blood Moon — one of the longest and most widely visible lunar eclipses of the decade!
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What Is a Lunar Eclipse?
A lunar eclipse is a celestial phenomenon that takes place when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon. During this event, sunlight is blocked from reaching the Moon. This event takes place only during a full moon. A total lunar eclipse is also called the Blood Moon because during this event, the Moon appears reddish. At this time, the sunlight gets scattered through Earth’s atmosphere, making the moon appear reddish.
A Blood Moon is coming on September 7, and over 6.2 billion people will be able to see it! 🌕
This total lunar eclipse turns the Moon red as it passes through Earth’s shadow, and it’ll appear especially large thanks to its close orbit at perigee. pic.twitter.com/9LoDqkE1ZQ
— Museum of Science (@museumofscience) August 30, 2025
There are three types of lunar eclipses:
Total Lunar Eclipse
Partial Lunar Eclipse
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Difference Between Lunar And Solar Eclipses
A solar eclipse is a phenomenon during which the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. The event blocks sunlight for a short duration. This event needs a perfect alignment and takes place only during a new moon.
This event is possible because the Moon, though around 400 times smaller than the Sun, is also roughly 400 times closer to Earth, making both appear similar in size in the sky.
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📅 September 7, 2025
On this night, skywatchers across the globe will witness one of the most breathtaking celestial events of the year: a Total Lunar Eclipse, also known as the Blood Moon.As Earth’s shadow covers the Moon, it will glow in… pic.twitter.com/N1MlR326fh
— Amazing Nature (@AmazingNature00) September 4, 2025
The three main types of solar eclipses are:
Total Solar Eclipse
Partial Solar Eclipse
Annular Solar Eclipse
While India and other parts of the world will be able to observe the September 7 lunar eclipse, North and South America will not be able to see it. According to reports, these regions will observe it next year in March.
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