The Blood moon lunar eclipse 2025 will be observed in India and half of the world on the 7-8th of September 2025. Learn when and how to watch, as well as livestream and photography tips to use with this rare celestial event.
An amazing sight of the Blood Moon total lunar eclipse.
What’s Happening?
- The entire eclipse of the Moon will fall on the evening of the 7th of September, but on the night, when our world passes exactly between the Sun and the Moon that is, on the night when the Sun and Moon are exactly opposite to each other that shadow will spread over the world of the most perverse colour, of a copper-red colour.
- The overall lunar eclipse will be the longest eclipse since 2022, with totality times lasting about 82 minutes, and the entire performance lasting over 5 hours.
Where & When to Watch (in India)
You are lucky if you are in Patna–or in India–at all:
- The eclipse will be completely visible in India.
- It begins at 8.58 PM IST (moons first enters its thin penumbral shadow), then moves to partial at 9:57 PM, followed by the total eclipse at around 11:00 pm and reaching its maximum at 11:41 pm. The moon with the red colouring is visible till about 2.25 AM IST.
- The last complete lunar eclipse that can be seen in India this year; the next will be seen in March 2026.
These popular observations with telescopes and explanatory collections will be conducted in those cities as Pune and Madurai. In Madurai they are the viewing at the Thaikkal-Sellur bridge, in Pune, a free public session is being held in the Jyotirvidya Parisanstha.
Global Visibility
- Most of Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Australia will see the entire eclipse, with Western Europe only seeing a partial one, at moonrise.
- Unluckily, North and South America will miss on this event, because they will be on the day side of the event.
- But the good news of those areas is that the next Blood Moon will happen in North America on March 2–3, 2026.
Why the Moon Turns Red
In a total lunar eclipse, there is no sunlight that reaches the earth because the sunlight is filtered by the atmosphere. The smaller (blue) wavelengths scatter off, and the longer (red and orange) wavelengths wrap around the Earth, and light up the Moon.
What’s Next?
- What a delight to the stargazers this weekend—Blood Moon! Should there be any cloud problems, you can see it anytime, anywhere on livestreams (like those at the Virtual Telescopes Project).
- This eclipse is the start of a heavenly phase-another partial eclipse of the sun will take place on September 21, 2025.
- Some of the signs appear to be feeling the energy of change and emotion-breeches, especially in the lives of some zodiac signs, which astrologers have predicted.
Quick Recap
| Detail | Information |
| Date & Time | Sept 7 (starts ~8:58 PM IST) to Sept 8 (~2:25 AM IST) |
| Totality Duration | ~82 minutes (fully red moon) |
| Visible Regions | Full visibility in India and beyond; not visible in Americas |
| Next in Americas | March 2–3, 2026 |
| Live Streams | Available via Virtual Telescope Project |
- At Patna (and vicinity) Local Viewing.
- Timeline (IST):
o Penumbral eclipse commences at 8.58 PM on 7 September.
o Partial eclipse started at 9:57 PM.
o Totality begins 11:00 PM with a maximum of 11:41 PM and a duration of approximately 82 minutes.
o Eclipse ceases at 2.25 AM on 8 September.
- Specifically, no publicly visible activities or telescope stations have been recorded in Patna, in contrast to that of Pune. However, local astronomical clubs such as Sky Watch Group have encouraged amateurs to be scientifically curious.
What You Can Do:
- Where the sky is clear-cut-to the roofs, or open spaces in Patna.
- You may want to contact local planetariums, colleges, or astronomy hobbyist organizations, similar to the suggestions above, they may have informal meetings or equipment you can participate in.
- Live Video (Best when you are not at the location to watch)
- The Virtual Telescope Project.
- Free live video at YouTube (a little after 1:45 PM EDT, or about 12:15 AM IST, the start of the 8th of September early morning).
- Casts a live, close-up image of the eclipse to people around the world.
- Broadcast of Time and Date.
- Starts at 16:00 UTC, or 9.30 PM IST, a fantastic middle-point.
- In Cyprus with experienced eclipse chasers such as Anne Buckle, Graham Jones and Steffen Thorsen.
Other Platforms:
- Other websites such as Space.com also intend to broadcast the event live, accompanied with frequent updates.
- How to watch or take pictures of the eclipse.
- Viewing Tips:
- The eclipse is totally safe to observe with the naked eye-no need of special glasses.
- But with a pair of field glasses or a small telescope it will enrich the experience with more fine details.
- For enhanced visuals:
o Do not shake, use tripod when taking photos.
o The eclipse mode or manual mode helps to conserve light details in low-light.
o Exposure should be gradually increased as the moon becomes dark during totality.
o Frame Saturn, as near the moon as possible; he must be seen and near at hand.
- Enjoying the Moment:
- Find an appropriate place location outdoors that is quiet and dark (rooftops, gardens, or parks that are not near streetlights) so you can see.
- Bring a thermos of something warm or you can arrange some music to make it a memorable night.
- Stay warm and invite your friends or family members: It always makes the experience of being together under the sky wonderful.
Summary at a Glance
| Option | What to Expect |
| In Patna | Watch from quiet open spaces; no known official viewing event. |
| Virtual Telescope | Live at ~12:15 AM IST with dramatic visuals. |
| Time and Date Stream | Begins ~9:30 PM IST with expert commentary. |
Conclusion
The entire aspect regarding the September 78 Blood Moon total moon eclipse incorporates that on September 78, 2025 the Red Moon will be in the sky and the total time of 80 minutes makes the whole September 78 Blood Moon total moon eclipse something extraordinary on its own.
The eclipse can be seen across all of India and much of Asia, Africa, and Europe and offers a very special chance to watch the cosmic harmony of nature.
Be it on rooftops in Patna, taking part in popular telescope viewings in places like Pune or Madurai, or watching it livestreamed around the globe, Blood Moon will be one of the more memorable astronomical events of the year. Always be sure to look up and see the magic.
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