Moon to turn red on THIS date; These parts of India to witness the Blood Moon lunar eclipse; it is…

Moon to turn red for 82 minutes on THIS date. What is the best time to watch the blood moon in India?

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Published: September 2, 2025, 4:59 PM IST

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Moon to turn red on THIS date; These parts of India to witness the Blood Moon lunar eclipse; it is...

If you are a space lover and enjoy watching the stars, then get ready for September 7. A Blood Moon, or total lunar eclipse, will take place on this day. As the moon glides slowly into the shadow of the Earth, it will transform into a glowing red color across the night sky.

When will the Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse take place in 2025?

September 7, 2025 – On this night, a marvelous and mysterious celestial event, “Blood Moon” (Lunar Eclipse) will take place. This year’s total lunar eclipse will be one of the most widely seen and spectacular eclipses of the decade.

What is a Blood Moon, and why does it happen?

A total lunar eclipse is when the Earth’s shadow completely covers the Moon’s surface. Although sunlight still reaches the moon, it first passes through the Earth’s atmosphere, which filters and bends the light. Because the Earth’s atmosphere scatters the shorter wavelengths, only red hues can fall on the Moon, allowing it to take on that color dramatically.

When sunlight reaches the atmosphere of Earth, the light scatters. Shorter wavelengths, like blue, scatter more than longer wavelengths like red. Red bends and continues when it reaches the Moon. And that is the reason a total lunar eclipse causes the moon to shine red or orange. This gives way to the term “Blood Moon.”

Which parts of India can witness the rare celestial event?

This year, the Blood Moon will be seen in several cities in India. According to the media reports, the lunar eclipse will start on September 7, 2025, at 8:58 PM and end at 1:25 AM on September 8.

The moon will be in full Earth shadow from 11:00 PM to 12:22 AM, shining its brightest red. The complete eclipse will end at 1:25 AM on September 8, 2025. The eclipse will be visible in its full glory across Asia and Western Australia, while viewers in many other regions will be able to catch glimpses of its different phases. Here are the timings for the total lunar eclipse in key cities around the world on September 7–8, 2025:

1. Perth, Australia: 1:30 – 2:52 a.m. AWST (Monday, Sept. 8)
2. Mumbai, India: 11:00 p.m. – 12:22 a.m. IST (Sunday, Sept. 7 – Monday, Sept. 8)
3. Cairo, Egypt: 8:30 – 9:52 p.m. EEST (Sunday, Sept. 7)
4. Cape Town, South Africa: 7:30 – 8:52 p.m. SAST (Sunday, Sept. 7)

The Blood Moon will be visible at its most spectacular between 11:00 PM to 12:22 AM, which will also be the best shot for photographers. This lunar eclipse will also be easily visible in many of the biggest cities in India, like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, etc.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

1. A total lunar eclipse is when the Earth’s shadow completely covers the Moon’s surface.
2. In India, on September 7, the lunar eclipse will reportedly begin at 8:58 PM.
3. In India, on September 7, the lunar eclipse will reportedly end at 1:25 AM on September 8.
4. When sunlight reaches the atmosphere of Earth, the light scatters.

Those located in India, China, Russia, Western Australia, eastern Africa, and the Arab countries will have the best view of the total lunar eclipse on September 7. The eclipse will not be visible in North America, although the partial lunar eclipse will be visible in the western part of Alaska. In the UK and Western Europe, observers are able to see part of the eclipse as the Moon rises.