Total Lunar Eclipse on September 7: Timings, Visibility in India, and What to Expect
A rare total lunar eclipse will occur on September 7, 2025, with 82 minutes of totality. Check timings, visibility in India, and why the Moon turns red.
The total lunar eclipse on September 7, 2025, will turn the Moon into a glowing “blood moon,” visible across major Indian cities.
On September 7, 2025, a total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan 2025) is scheduled to occur, providing skywatchers with a unique celestial experience. One of the most spectacular lunar eclipses of the decade, the event will turn the Moon into a dramatic "blood moon" with an exceptionally long 82-minute totality.
Where Can We See the Eclipse?
The eclipse will be visible in Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, and the Americas, according to astronomers.
If there is no pollution, fog, or cloud cover in the skies, people in Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Pune, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand will be able to see the event clearly.
Timings of the Total Lunar Eclipse in India
- Eclipse begins: 8:58 PM IST (September 7)
- Totality (Blood Moon phase): 11:00 PM IST to 12:22 AM IST
- Eclipse ends: 2:25 AM IST (September 8)
During totality, the Moon will glow in shades of red and orange, creating a mesmerizing view for stargazers.
What Causes the Moon to Turn Red?
The reason for the red glow, which is frequently referred to as a "blood moon," is that Earth prevents the Moon from receiving direct sunlight. Rather, sunlight travels through Earth's atmosphere, bending red and orange hues towards the Moon while blocking out blue and violet wavelengths. The lunar surface's eerie yet lovely reddish hue is caused by this phenomenon.
