Lunar Eclipse 2025 Date and Time in India: Witness Rare 82 Minute Celestial Event

Eclipses, usually referred to as major astronomical phenomena, are uncommon celestial events. A lunar eclipse, also known as Chandra Grahan, occurs when the Earth blocks the Moon's light from reaching the Sun. The Earth is therefore positioned between the Sun and the other two heavenly bodies in a straight line. On September 7, 2025, this year's final total lunar eclipse will take place, during which the Moon will be traveling through the sign of Aquarius.When the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, all three align in a straight line, resulting in a lunar eclipse. This remarkable occurrence results from the Earth's shadow falling on the Moon in this position. A partial lunar eclipse results from only a portion of the Moon being obscured by the alignment. According to astrological theory, a lunar eclipse happens when the Moon and Rahu are in the same sign. The second and last total lunar eclipse of 2025 is happening tonight, Sunday, September 7, 2025, which also happens to be the full moon day (Purnima) of the month of Bhadrapada.The penumbral phase, which is dark and difficult to discern, starts at 8:58 PM IST. At 9:57 PM IST, a partial eclipse begins. (The moon moves into the gloom.) At 11:01 PM IST, the total eclipse begins. End of total eclipse: 12:22 AM IST The last penumbral phase concludes on September 8 at 2:25 AM IST.There will be a longer-than-normal viewing window during the eclipse's 82-minute total phase. In a rare complete lunar eclipse, the Moon will shine a rich crimson color when it passes into Earth's shadow during the night of September 7-8, 2025. To witness this amazing crimson moon phenomena in September, folks are advised to put the date on their calendars and walk outside. For those who are lucky enough to be in the right places, the red moon in 2025 will be a sight to remember.The fact that this moon eclipse will be visible in India and skywatchers in India would be able to witness it and record it with their DSLRs. Additionally, parts of Europe, Asia, Australia, and eastern Africa will be able to see the lunar eclipse. The amazing experience of stargazing should not be missed by Indians.When Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon during a total lunar eclipse, it is known as a Blood Moon. The Moon appears reddish because the Earth's atmosphere scatters shorter-wavelength blue light, allowing longer-wavelength red and orange light to reach the Moon's surface.