The night of September 7–8, 2025, will bring a rare and beautiful sky event — a total lunar eclipse, also called a Blood Moon. During this time, the Earth will block sunlight from directly reaching the Moon, making it glow in shades of deep red and orange. Such an eclipse will not happen again until 2026, making it a must-watch for stargazers.
The red color of a Blood Moon happens because of Earth’s atmosphere. When sunlight passes through, the shorter blue light scatters away, while the longer red and orange light bends toward the Moon. This bathes the lunar surface in a crimson glow, giving rise to the name Blood Moon.
This eclipse will be visible across large parts of the world, including:
So, people in India are lucky — the entire event can be seen clearly if the skies are cloud-free.
Yes! The 2025 Blood Moon will be fully visible in all parts of India. From north to south and east to west, skywatchers can witness the Moon turning red and even capture it on cameras. For the best view, head to open areas away from city lights.
In India, people across all regions can see the Blood Moon:
For the best experience, step outside to an open area like a terrace, rooftop, or park away from city lights.
The total phase will last 82 minutes, making this one of the longest and most beautiful lunar eclipses of the decade.
Unlike solar eclipses, a lunar eclipse is completely safe to watch with the naked eye. No special glasses are needed.
For a closer view:
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